Health & Wellness Coordinator

Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the general direction of the Director of Human Resources, the Health & Wellness Coordinator is responsible for developing, planning, implementing, and monitoring Agency wide trauma informed health and wellness programs that target the physical, emotional, social, and financial components of total wellbeing to support a culture of health.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create, plan, organize and execute activities and programs that support ECS4Kids’ overall wellness objectives and initiatives.
• Recommend changes and modifications to wellness objectives and programs through analysis of health statistics, wellness assessments, program participation and outcome measurements.
• Assist with plan design strategy, vendor/carrier procurement & relationship management, and addressing benefits issues to develop effective solutions and options.
• Collaborate with brokers and third-party vendors to monitor market trends in the health and wellness community, make recommendations, initiate new programs, practices, and techniques for continuous improvement that align with ECS4Kids strategic priorities and the changing needs of our growing workforce.
• Assist with the review and administration of policies, guidelines and procedures related to employee benefits,safety, wellness and leave administration, accommodations and return to work programs, ensuring that allprograms and processes meet legal & ethical standards and align with strategic objectives.
• Assist the team in carrying out department responsibilities related to health and wellness engagement,prevention practices, programming, and training. Collaborate with leadership and staff to support short andlong-term goals/priorities.
• Educate employees on the importance of health and wellness and motivate them to make healthy changes.
• Assist staff with outside services and available programs, as needed.
• Develop and deliver presentations on health and wellness topics which support overall well-being.
• Collaborate with other departments to promote a culture of health and wellness.
• Collaborate and assist with promoting initiatives developed and supported by the VPHR and Executive Leadership Team.
• Lead community outreach and seek out community partnerships to expand wellness program offerings.
• Maintain the overall wellness budget for the department in conjunction with HR Leadership.
• Maintain content on Health & Wellness in the Employee Toolkit plus serve as the initial point of contact for Wellness inquiries.
• Serve as the Chair for the Wellness Activities Committee (WAC).
• Maintain effective communication and promotion of Wellness programs utilizing various media resourceswhile also partnering with internal marketing and communications teams to provide periodic wellnessinformation/content.
• Complete annual review and updates to existing health promotion education and marketing communications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related marginal duties as required.)

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1 year experience with health and wellness programming or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Previous work experience in an HR Generalist or similar role and employee benefit plan administration a plus.
  
  

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills, counseling skills, and empathy toward the needs of staff.
• Knowledge of health, safety and wellness programming & practices
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, regulations and agency policies in the creation of wellness programs or incentives affecting HIPAA, EEOC, GINA, ADA, FMLA, or other laws in the human resources area.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft products, including Word and Excel, with the ability to learn software related to departmental functions
• Ability to prioritize projects and meet established or anticipated deadlines
• Demonstrable strategic thinking abilities with the ability to implement various cross-functional and cross-departmental programs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to change while simultaneously maintaining focus on organizational and operational objectives and envisioning the bigger picture
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of staff, management, business contacts and internal/external partners
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
  
  

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile coverage
• Satisfactory Driving Record (as outlined in Vehicle Driving Policy)
• Certificates of acknowledgement required: Conflict of Interest, Code of Ethics, Confidentiality agreements, IT Systems and Security, Anti-Fraud, HR Employee Acknowledgement Form.
  
  

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Works inside in an office environment/remote work setting with travel to multiple sites required
• Minimal out-of-town travel, including nights and weekends
  
  

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• Typical physical & mental demands: required prolonged sitting and standing with some bending, stooping, and stretching, and eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, photocopier, and other office equipment.
• Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to communicate with clients and staff
• Ability to lift 20 lbs.
  
  

(Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability)