Wellness Coordinator - Corrections Central Office, Augusta.

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If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . Wellness Coordinator - Corrections Central Office, Augusta. Grade 25: $59,737.50 - $84,323.20 Job Class Code: MO25 03600.1835 Open: June 26, 2026 Close: July 13, 2026 ________________________________________________________________________________ Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC) is responsible for the direction and general administrative supervision, guidance, and planning of both Adult and Juvenile Correctional Facilities, Adult Probation, Juvenile Community Corrections and programs within the State. Our mission is to make our communities safer by reducing harm through supportive intervention, empowering change, and restoring lives. MDOC's core values include Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Commitment. The Maine Model of Corrections includes initiatives that continue to fundamentally shift the way the Department conducts itself. A new mission and vision have been created to reflect this ongoing work, with emphasis on Normalization, Humanization, and Removing Stigma. Living spaces have been reformed, data practices to support improved decision-making have been enhanced, non-person-first language has been updated with person-first language, staff training and recruitment have been improved to reflect the founding principles, and long-held policies and practices have been revised to recognize common humanity. This involves a non-adversarial approach, with staff and residents working collaboratively to model problem-solving, community building, and healthy interactions with others. CURRENT VACANCY INFORMATION: The Department of Corrections has a current vacancy for a Wellness Coordinator located at MDOC's Central Office in Augusta, Maine. In-state travel may be required. This position is open to current MDOC employees and all outside applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION: This position will provide management and coordination of DOC's Employee Wellness Program. This program is designed to prioritize and address staff wellbeing across a variety of dimensions, including physical, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, occupational, and financial wellness. This program intends to enable and empower employees to actively engage in wellness initiatives and access resources that support sustained quality of life both at work and at home. This position is responsible for implementing Department-wide policies and procedures, developing training, resources and events regarding employee wellness, overseeing Peer Support, Therapy Dog, Specialists/Liaisons and Critical Incident Teams, and assessing program effectiveness. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Co-create a proactive and responsive department-wide wellness program in close collaboration with the Faith & Wellness Manager and with input from facility/community administrators, staff, and wellness specialists. - Research, analyze, and adjust policy and programs through collected data to reflect best practices in employee wellness. - Meet with executive, facility and community leadership to inform, educate, and gain understanding to meet the wellness needs of the facility/field offices and community staff. - Develop and provide or coordinate training and education related to staff wellness. - Coordinate critical incident response (and inclusion of Therapy Dogs) with key administrators and staff according to policies and procedures. Collaborate closely with the Faith & Wellness Manager to mediate or determine the best response to serious situations. - Coordinate with Education staff general wellness education to assist staff in improving their daily lives. - Develop and execute innovative strategies to increase staff engagement in wellness activities. - Confer and partner with Human Resources staff to gain knowledge of trends in employee injuries and retention data and share resources . - Meet regularly with and support Wellness Workforce Teams to facilitate the development, execution, and evaluation of wellness projects, resources, and services. - Recommend changes to policies, procedures, and standards to enhance MDOC wellness practices. - Provide regular check-ins and coaching with Wellness Teams , one-on-one or small-group consultations. - Serve as a liaison between staff and administration to address wellness. - Develop and coordinate strategies to support and promote Wellness Teams in improving staff health and wellbeing at specific locations. - Network with other facilities/field offices and wellness communities to develop outreach tools, supportive resources, and program opportunities. - Develop and maintain wellness resources. DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The following knowledge, skills,

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