Wellness Specialist
Starting Monthly Salary: $4,693
Listing Expiration Date:
August 4, 2026
Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications for this position with their application.
Requirements & Qualifications:
To perform the essential functions of this position the incumbent must possess an associate’s degree or equivalent coursework, and at least five years of experience as a law enforcement officer.
Position requires knowledge of crisis intervention, problem-solving, decision-making, and strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Incumbent will work independently and must have the ability to communicate effectively, manage time and maintain effective working relationships with department members and outside resources.
Must have a strong command of various word processing programs, software packages, internet-based communication platforms, databases and spreadsheet preparation.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Incumbent will be required to complete post offer, pre-employment testing per Department Policy.
Physical Requirements:
Position requires the ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer, telephone and office equipment. Incumbent will be subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, squatting, repetitive motion, and driving.
Job Location:
Position operates in a standard office environment 75% of the time. May be required to work in secure facilities and respond to other department facilities that will require a flexible work schedule.
Job Description
- Receive and respond to service referrals from KCPD officers.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive or confidential information at all times.
- Accompany officers in patrol vehicles on residence checks and
- Quickly assess and recommend appropriate interventions available within the community.
- Provide education and navigations of service programs for participants.
- Attend weekly division crime meetings with other units and command staff.
- Attend meetings in the community as needed to build and maintain resource networks for referrals.
- Document daily activities in the Social Service Program’s online data tracker.
- Function autonomously within assigned Patrol Divisions on a number of daily tasks.
- Utilize effective time management skills to accomplish a variety of tasks.
- Collaborate with other Social Service Program team members to accomplish tasks that affect multiple Patrol Divisions.
- Report referrals received by patrol officers to designated division staff
- Must be reliable and maintain good attendance. Must have the ability to work flexible hours, be on-call and work overtime when necessary, to provide support to all Patrol Division watch assignments.
- Perform related duties as required.