Employee Wellness Program Manager

County of Alameda•Oakland, CA

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, designs, implements, assesses, and analyzes preventative workplace wellness activities, campaigns, events, and programs for the County of Alameda (County) employees; and to perform related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES This is a single position classification located in the Human Resource Services (HRS) Department in support of the County’s benefit programs. This position reports to the HRS Division Manager assigned oversight of the Employee Benefits Center (EBC). The employee in this position is responsible for engaging in a variety of technical and analytical work involved in administering complex benefit programs and/or manage the County’s Wellness Program. The Employee Wellness Program Manager is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the County’s Wellness Program and is distinguished from the higher-level classification of HRS Division Manager in that the latter has the complete oversight of the EBC.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, health science, health education, or a closely related field.
The equivalent of three (3) years of full-time experience managing an employee wellness or preventative health education program.
Additional years of experience may be substituted for the required years of education on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates knowledge of current industry standards and trend in worksite wellness.
Possesses knowledge of health and wellness, medical terminology, effective management and personnel supervision, and working with wellness plans and programs.
Demonstrates enthusiasm and ability to effectively develop, manage, coordinate, and evaluate wellness programs.
Communicates clearly both written and oral formats, preparing accurate reports, policies, and correspondence while effectively presenting information to leadership, staff, and community partners.
Exercises political astuteness and interpersonal sensitivity in navigating complex organizational and community environments, promoting collaboration, and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Incorporates ethical and culturally responsive practices into all aspects of program management, ensuring inclusive, equitable, and respectful service delivery.
Demonstrates flexibility, sound judgment, and composure under pressure, managing multiple and shifting priorities while maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals.
Utilizes analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and implement innovative, solutions to support programs that encourage maintaining and improving health.
Commits to advancing County-wide goals of equity, accountability, through alignment with the County and HRS Department mission and goals.

Benefits

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management Paid Leave
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1st United Services Credit Union