Director of Employee Wellness - City of New York

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice.


The Human Resources Department is seeking a Director of Employee Wellness to implement initiatives with the goal of improving the work environment and office culture.


The Director of Employee Wellness will hold groups, be dispatched to locations where there is immediate concern, and assist with the facilitation of workplace violence recommendations and outcomes. They will provide a center of support for managers and supervisors who require guidance on more challenging and complex and/or group situations to prevent escalation of employee issues before they result in disciplinary, workplace violence or EEO matters. The selected candidate will lead initiatives to respond to non-WPV, non-EEO and non-Disciplinary employee concerns and issues across the Office.



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:


Direct and coordinate interventions to OATH's Center for Creative Conflict Resolution.

Provide coaching and advice to managers and supervisors to prevent escalation of conflict and/or other employee issues that impact performance, productivity and/or the work environment.

Facilitate interventions, responses and/or solutions to employee requests for special assistance.

Formulate short-term problem resolution plans of action; and providing tools and resources to support the plan.

Coordinate, facilitate, and implement wellness events, initiatives, and programs

Other duties as required.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree required, preferably in public policy, health, psychology, public health, criminal justice, or a related field

Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality on all HR matters

Ability to communicate effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds

Excellent interpersonal, written, oral, and customer service skills

Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Excellent organizational skills

Problem-solving skills and exceptional patience

Ability to work cooperatively with people at all levels with respect

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.