This position is a limited position with the possibility of extension/career conversion.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 8/03/2023. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite on Campus and remote.
** This position will remain open until a successful candidate has been identified.**
DESCRIPTION
This position will work directly with law enforcement professionals and agencies in California to assist with developing, delivering and assessing evidence-based integrative wellness programs for sworn and non-sworn law enforcement personnel. The Wellness Program Facilitator will receive comprehensive training, be assigned to one or more regional law enforcement agencies, become familiar with the agency culture and leadership, deliver and facilitate participation in live and online program content, provide coaching and support to internal peer wellness officers, and help to facilitate collection of evaluation data. This program is co-sponsored by the CA Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced health education professional with a full understanding of industry practices and campus policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Established in 2011, the UC San Diego Centers for Integrative Health provides whole-person health care guided by the mind-body-spirit connection. Our Centers foster innovative research, education and clinical programs that have inspired an inside-out transformation of health care.The Centers for Integrative Health articulate with every department and division across UC San Diego, with a physical presence at more than a dozen locations across San Diego and an international reach.
The five Centers for Integrative Health include:- The Center for Integrative Medicine provides integrative physician consults, osteopathic manual medicine, acupuncture/Chinese medicine, massage, jin shin jyutsu, integrative nutrition, integrative shared medical visits, and mindful health coaching at more than 15,000 patient visits per year across more than a dozen clinical locations.- The Center for Mindfulness was among the first university-based centers around the world devoted solely to the teaching and study of mindfulness. The Center has more than 20 instructors teaching courses to more than 500 participants per year. It also participates in and conducts numerous research projects and publications.- The Krupp Center for Integrative Research is one of the most robust integrative health research programs in the U.S. thanks to a generous gift from Richard N. Krupp (1930-2015). It supports and administers various independent research projects as well as practice-based research in the areas of integrative nutrition, natural medicine, lifestyle medicine, and integrative public health.- The Center for Integrative Nutrition houses state-of-the-art professional training, clinical care, and rigorous research in integrative nutrition and natural medicine. Services include personal healing through the use of food-as-medicine, targeted natural therapeutics, and the creation and management of dietary interventions for many high-profile research projects.- The Center for Integrative Education oversees educational programs for medical students, residents and the community, continuing education for health professionals, and numerous outreach activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Seven (7) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus three (3) years of related experience/training.
Thorough knowledge of the health promotion and education field.
Thorough knowledge of the design and delivery of related programs.
Skills associated with both the development and delivery of health education programs and services.
Effective interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse client groups.
Effective organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to analyze, interpret and respond to client needs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working with/within law enforcement or other similar professions (e.g. first responder or military).
Qualification/certification in: health and wellness coaching, mindfulness-based programs, applied sports psychology, positive psychology, or similar fields.
UC San Diego is an academic powerhouse and economic engine, recognized as one of the top 8 public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Innovation is central to who we are and what we do. Here, students learn that knowledge isn't just acquired in the classroom - life is their laboratory. UC San Diego's rich academic portfolio includes six undergraduate colleges, five academic divisions and five graduate and professional schools. The university's award-winning scholars are experts at the forefront of their fields with an impressive track record for achieving scientific, medical and technological breakthroughs.