Community Wellness Director Job Listing at University of California in Merced, CA (Job ID 60945)

Description

Hiring Range

The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is $75,200 - $138,400.  The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $85,000 - $95,000/yr.

Job Closing Date

Initial applicant review will begin on or around November 7, 2023. Posting will remain open until filled.

Remote/Hybrid eligibility: This position is on-site. 

About UC Merced

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and the first American research university built in the 21st century. With more than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced offers an environment that combines a commitment to diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and professional development. With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships, and community involvement, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable, and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.

Ranked among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide educational opportunities for highly qualified students from the San Joaquin Valley and throughout California. The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and supports the economic development of Merced and the region.

In Fall 2016, UC Merced broke ground on a $1.3 billion public-private partnership that is unprecedented in higher education. The Merced 2020 Project nearly doubled the physical capacity of the campus, enhancing academic distinction, student success and research excellence. In 2018, UC Merced opened the Downtown Campus Center, a $33 million, three-story administrative building located in the heart of Merced.

To set the course of UC Merced's evolution, in 2021 UC Merced will enact its first-ever 10-year strategic plan. This plan will guide how the values of equity and justice influence our pathway toward earning Carnegie R1 research status, growing enrollment, upholding our identity as a minority-serving institution, and operationalizing how commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion are enacted within each campus unit. UC Merced is expected to engage in sophisticated thinking, planning, and implementation of actions that effectively diversify the professoriate and staff, improve campus climate for all campus constituency groups, and strengthen our equity, diversity, and inclusion infrastructure and capacity.

About the Job

Reporting to the Executive Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police, the Community Wellness Director works to build stronger relationships, builds partnerships, develops spaces for interaction and understanding, between the community, organizations, groups, individuals and the police, including other local law enforcement agencies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partnership and Program Development/Oversight: Consults with stakeholders, campus and community organizations, key departments and community leaders to provides strategic vision and oversight on development and assessment of programs as they relate to social justice, implicit bias, community building, police interactions and partnership building, cultural diversity and inclusion, advocacy, police training and professional development, counseling and crisis management, behavioral health field response, and community organizing. Builds diversion and referral programs to mitigate violence and/or aimed at reducing police response. Has broad programmatic responsibility, analysis and evaluation. Represents the organization with external organizations, committees, workgroups, and partnerships. Act as a liaison with various resources and community groups within the campus, local community, county and state. Develops platforms for the exchange of ideas, space for discussions, and opportunities for joint collaborations. Seeks, applies, administers and monitors grants, budgets and expenses, ensuring compliance with budgetary allocations, meeting regulatory reporting for compliance. Works to integrate a complex criminal justice system, police, student, staff, faculty, community building, social justice, counseling/healing strategies and stakeholders into functional programs. Responsible for assisting field officers with mental response and developing best practices protocols for mental health response through close collaboration with CAPS and other key community partners.
• Strategic Planning and Oversight: Has significant responsibility to achieve broadly stated, long term organizational goals and objectives, directs programs, develops strategies and policies, manages staff, financial, and physical resources, and functions with a high degree of autonomy. Determines strategies for programs with organization-wide impact. Evaluates, recommends, and implements program policies and procedures to assure awareness, compliance with changes in law, regulations, policies and best practices as required. Applies campus policies, procedures, creativity and innovative ideas to resolve a variety of issues.
• Training and Education: Working with police leadership and community leaders provides education, training and reflection opportunities to police officers engaged in public service and community members in their interaction with police. Works closely with Police Officers to assist with non-crime related situations to reach long term resolutions. Works to strengthen counseling/consultation, service delivery, policy development and shaping.
• Conflict Resolution: Provides Police Officers with a field response support, when appropriate. Performs conflict resolution and makes referrals to the appropriate office for ongoing case management.
• Represents the organizations to UC, the local community, camps committees, groups, organizations, and other relevant audiences. Under general supervision, position provides comprehensive, high-level administrative and professional guidance to public safety, student affairs, student groups, staff organizations and faculty.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in related field, social service-related field, mental-health is preferred.
• Advanced degree in mental health field. (Preferred)
• 5 years or more, performing social service, social justice, mental health, or community building work or 9 years equivalent performing social service, social justice, mental health, or community building work.
• Current or previous work in a law enforcement or organization. (Preferred)
• Possession of a Clinical License in social service field or mental health. (Preferred)

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Advanced consulting, relationship building, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to create relationships and network with community members, agencies, and potential partners.
• Ability to initiate and maintain positive and productive working relationships with professional staff beyond the organizational unit.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be responsive to the needs of senior leadership.
• Demonstrates advanced strategic thinking and consulting skills in guiding the organization toward workable strategies and solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively represent and coordinate organizational strategy and administrative initiatives with campus senior level management.
• Advanced ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.

Background Check

Background check and fingerprinting will be required.

Policy Statement

How to Apply:
An online application is required for each position to apply.The University of California, Merced is aware that some web-based application processes may be cumbersome for differently abled applicants. Where appropriate, alternative accommodations will be provided. For applicants with disabilities who need additional assistance using TAM, or reasonable accommodations during the interview or search process, please contact ucmjobs@ucmerced.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or other protected categories covered by the UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy. UC Merced intentionally promotes and maintains a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace by demonstrating it neither condones nor tolerates employment practices that discriminate against or harass any person or specific group of persons on the basis listed above. We seek candidates who will support our vision to cultivate a vibrant, equity-minded, inclusive excellence university community. When applying to UC Merced, we strongly encourage you to reflect on our Principles of Community and our 2021 strategic plan.  

Vaccination Program Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy.  All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline.  For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is 14 days after their first date of employment. 

Smoke and Tobacco Free Policy:
The University of California, Merced is a smoke and tobacco free workplace.  Information and the Smoke and Tobacco Free policy is available at http://smokefree.ucmerced.edu.

E-Verify:
All employers who receive Federal contracts and grants are required to comply with E-Verify, an  Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland  Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify electronically verifies employment eligibility by comparing information provided on the I-9 form to records in the DHS and SSA databases. Certain positions funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requires UC Merced to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule:
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/

Employee Referral Program

This position is eligible for the UC Merced Employee Referral Program (ERP). If you were referred by a UC Merced employee, please identify that employee by name in your application as follows:

Step 5 of 7       Referrals                         

How did you hear about the job? (select) “other”

Additional information? (select) “other”

Specific Referral Source? (write in) first and last name of referring employee 

Referring employee MUST be named on application for eligibility. 

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