What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness Coordinator position at Johnston County, NC?
Johnston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Description
The Johnston County Human Resources Department has an opening for a Wellness Coordinator position.
The Wellness Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing programs that enhance overall employee wellness. Work includes administering, monitoring and evaluating County-wide wellness initiatives. This position will also assist employees with benefit related matters, including New Hire Orientation and Open Enrollment. The Wellness Coordinator will report to the Benefits Manager; work is performed in-person with potential for a hybrid schedule in the future.
This position is open until filled.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops, coordinates, manages, and maintains total wellness programming to reduce health risk, medical costs and encourage healthy lifestyles.
- Ensure continuous year-round opportunities for employees to participate in wellness initiatives.
- Implement wellness related activities including: employee health screenings, wellness seminars, health fairs, group stretch breaks, flu-shot clinics etc.
- Partner with key stakeholders, vendors, and other community resources to integrate wellness initiatives into the workplace.
- Work with the human resources staff and insurance carriers to increase participation in lifestyle management programs and increase compliance rates for preventative screenings and preventative medicine.
- Responsible for preparing promotional materials for wellness and benefit initiatives; coordinating onsite events; advertising to employees; event setup and cleanup, etc.
- Conduct employee wellness and benefit surveys and focus groups.
- Compile reports that outline the financial impact of the wellness program.
- Prepares weekly, monthly and annual reports from benefits administrator; analyzes data; and completes benefit and wellness audits.
- Track and analyze employee participation in events, screenings, classes, etc.
- Assists Benefits Manager with New Hire Orientation, Open Enrollment and benefit related projects
- Responsible for processing benefit enrollment elections and changes in benefit databases, as well as auditing payroll changes; prepares COBRA materials and notifies employees of their rights.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- General knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques relating to health education and benefits management.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding employee wellness and benefit programs.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Ability to think creatively to motivate and retain program participants.
- Ability to develop and administer surveys.
- Ability to work as part of a team, maintain confidentiality, and attend work regularly.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with service providers, vendors, and a diverse workforce.
- Ability to practice effective communication techniques, both orally and in writing, and to conduct applicable training programs.
- Ability to present information in multiple training environments (in-person, virtual,hybrid)
- Ability to track and analyze data; strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Considerable knowledge of graphic design software in creation of promotional materials.
Desired Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Health Promotion, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or related Health Science field and 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Wellness Coordinator experience preferred.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service to employees, retirees, and outside agencies.
- Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office products; intermediate level experience
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.
- If the position requires a degree, you will be required to furnish original transcripts within 30 days of hire date.
- We may require a background check that may include criminal, motor vehicle, sexual offender registry, pre-employment drug screening or others based on job requirements.
- Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment.
Johnston County provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program.
Employees are offered a diverse selection of benefits including medical (no-cost for the employee plan), dental, life, and supplemental benefit coverages. Employees can also take advantage of our on-site wellness clinic and virtual telehealth program, both at no-cost!
Additional benefits include participation in the NC Retirement System, a 401(k) match option, generous paid leave and holiday schedule, tuition reimbursement, and more! To learn more, visit www.myjcbenefits.com
- This description applies to benefits eligible positions.
