Wellness Coordinator - Corrections Central Office, Augusta.
Job Description
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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
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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, and abilities are helpful for success in this role and can be developed or strengthened after hire through performing the work and MDOC’s training and professional development opportunities.
Knowledge Of:
• State laws, rules, and regulations.
• Department functions, objectives, policies, and programs.
• Wellness strategies, programs, resources, and best practices.
• Principles and methods of curriculum development and training design.
• Employee benefit programs and resources.
• Program development, evaluation, assessment techniques, data collection, and analysis.
Ability To:
• Manage high-impact and longer-term projects as well as special events.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, stakeholders, external resources, and other State agencies.
• Respond effectively to critical incidents in a support and resource role.
• Develop, implement, and make ongoing changes to programs.
• Clearly articulate information and ideas to a variety of audiences.
• Monitor program effectiveness through survey, data collection and analysis.
• Plan, develop/revise, and implement wellness policies and programs.
• Develop, organize, and deliver training, information and resources to employees.
• Work comfortably with therapy dog handlers and dogs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor’s degree in a social science-related field and/or related experience working in psychology/social work, public health, mental health, corrections, or a related field.
BENEFITS:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28 - $12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 19% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness.
We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodation is provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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