Associate Director of Community Wellness

Petaluma Health Center's mission is to provide high quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County & West Marin. We pride ourselves on our Patient-Centered care while maintaining an engaging environment for our staff. The Center accomplishes this mission through collaborative, innovative programs, services and referral resources that meet the economic needs of the entire community.

FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• 21 Days of Paid Time Off
• 10 Observed Holidays
• Medical Insurance (Entire deductible paid by us!)
• 30 Chiropractor and Acupuncture visits per year included with enrollment in our health insurance plans (Kaiser and WHA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Gym Membership Discounts at Active Wellness Center and 24-Hour Fitness!
• 401K Matching after 1 year of employment
• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance (included at no cost to the employee)
• Long Term Disability (included at no cost to the employee)
• Employee Assistance Program (included at no cost to the employee)

Summary: The Associate Director of Community Wellness is responsible for fostering community well-being by developing and managing wellness programs, including exercise groups, community gardens, and food access initiatives. This role will serve as a liaison between the organization and the community, ensuring access to wellness resources. Additionally, the coordinator will collaborate with the Mobile Program Manager to support school site access to healthcare services and will engage with the school-based health centers and the homeless shelter clinic at Mary Isaak Center. This position will also provide employee relations support, focusing on mediation and workplace well-being initiatives, and will be part of the Wellness Department while reporting to the COO.

Areas of Responsibility

Operations & Strategic Planning:

• Demonstrates leadership and proficiently handles activities such as:
  o Acts as a liaison between back office and other staff members, responding to questions, requests, and assistance
  o Lead in quality improvement processes and policy and procedure development as assigned by the Chief Operations Officer and Medical Director of Wellness
  o Provides support and collaborates with Operations Directors and provider leaders
  o Works on related team projects as requested
  o Develops and reviews budget with Chief Operations Officer
• Participates in daily, weekly, and monthly meetings as assigned by the Chief Operations Officer
• Collaborates with Senior Management Team to establish current and future needs of the Groups and Wellness Program to operationalize new programs and manage curriculum
• Participates in ongoing meetings and workshops to gather new information for the purposes of sustaining and improving the wellness program; interacts with multiple local entities for the purpose of program development and promotion of the wellness program. Actively works to ensure maximum participation in programs through promotion and communication
• Communicates and coordinates with Providers and Staff regarding existing and new wellness activities and programs
• Coordinates with Marketing on creation and updating of all Promotional Materials (Binders, Schedules, Posters, Flyers, etc.)
• Collaborates with Medical Director of Wellness and Team Directors in supervision of providers participating in the program; and scheduling of their time
• Works with the Chief Operations Officer and HR in recruitment, assignment, and supervision of volunteers in the program
• Follows the program budget guidelines and assists in the yearly development of the program budget
• Collaborates with the Senior Data Analyst and/or other designated person(s) in preparing and maintaining records and databases for the purpose of maintaining support data for the wellness program
• Coordinates with maintenance facility personnel for set up and breakdown of all program use sites.

Community Engagement & Wellness Programming:

• Develop, implement, and oversee community wellness programs, including group exercise classes, community gardens, and the community fridge initiative.
• Serve as a liaison between the organization and community partners to improve access to wellness resources.
• Facilitate outreach efforts to promote community engagement in wellness activities.
• Identify and assess community needs to develop culturally affirming wellness initiatives.
• Maintain and track program participation and impact, reporting on outcomes to leadership.

Healthcare Access & Collaboration:

• Work in partnership with the Mobile Program Director to facilitate school-based health care access.
• Coordinate with school-based health centers to improve adolescent health services at Casa Grande High School.
• Support healthcare outreach and program integration for vulnerable populations, including those experiencing homelessness at Mary Isaak Center.
• Collaborate with medical and behavioral health providers to enhance service delivery and referral pathways.

Employee Engagement & Relations:

• Assist in employee relations efforts by providing mediation and conflict resolution support between staff members.
• Promote a culture of well-being within the organization through employee wellness initiatives.
• Support strategic planning for employee engagement and capacity building in trauma-responsive service delivery.
• Serve as a resource for employees regarding wellness-related workplace concerns and coordinate efforts with HR as needed.

Program Development & Evaluation:

• Design and implement culturally affirming wellness frameworks to serve diverse populations.
• Conduct program evaluations and adjust initiatives to align with best practices in wellness and restorative care.
• Develop strategies for increasing participation in wellness programs.
• Engage stakeholders to ensure alignment with community and organizational priorities.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of 1-year experience as a program coordinator or manager
• Minimum of 1-year experience in health and wellness program development required
• Bachelor's degree and master's degree in related field required
• Demonstrated leadership competencies and skills for the position, including excellent communication, customer service, continuous quality improvement, relationship development, team building, motivating employees, performance management, and decision making is required
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with patients, providers, staff, directors and outside vendors is required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) professional with experience in capacity building, trauma-responsive service delivery, and program evaluation required

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must have possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license
• Must have, and maintain, a current CPR certification
• Certifications and licenses must be maintained according to Scope of Practice and requirements for training

Language Skills: Ability to communicate in English and Spanish with children and adults in person, on the telephone and in writing. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions and requests from patients, coworkers, and others as necessary. Ability to effectively communicate direction, instruction, and guidance to Medical Assistants, Referral Coordinators and Medical Records Clerks.

Salary : $83,200 - $106,000