Employee Wellness Program Support Specialist - Health Department

Salt Lake County•West Jordan, UT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Salt Lake County’s Employee Wellness Program Support Specialist provides specialized administrative and logistical support to the Employee Wellness team, bureau programs, committees, and affiliations. The role supports the day-to-day operation of programs by handling purchasing and ordering materials, responding to emails, preparing reports, coordinating registrations, managing inventory, tracking expenses, and organizing program logistics. The position also performs other duties as assigned. The specialist provides program and clerical support, maintains records according to retention schedules and policies, and assists with preparing materials for public education, presentations, and workshops. The role includes processing purchase orders, supporting cash handling and deposits, responding to inquiries about department services and procedures, distributing public health information, routing mail, preparing documents, recording meeting minutes, entering and collecting data, and reconciling transactions. The position may also maintain webpage information and process certificates or permits. The position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with some nights and weekends required. It may be hybrid, with at least two days per week in the office. Physical requirements include lifting, walking, sitting, kneeling, or bending. A valid driver’s license accepted by the State of Utah is required at hire; a Utah-issued license is required within six months of hire to operate a County vehicle. The successful applicant must pass a fingerprint-based background check and enroll in the continuous RAP Back program.

Requirements

One year of general office skills.
Pass a required fingerprint-based background check and enroll in the continuous RAP Back program, in accordance with County Human Resources policy requirements.
A valid driver’s license accepted by the State of Utah at the time of hire.
Obtain a valid Utah-issued driver’s license within six months of hire to operate a County vehicle.
Knowledge of business English and mathematics.
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
Ability to produce, edit, and proofread written documents, forms, and charts using advanced skills.
Ability to work with computer software related to job-specific duties.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to produce written documents, forms, correspondence, labels, and charts using business English.
Ability to perform multiple tasks, act independently, and work with minimum supervision.
Ability to understand and follow broad objectives and instructions.
Ability to gather and condense relevant and useful information from a large scope of sources.
Ability to perform essential physical activities such as lifting, walking, sitting, kneeling, or bending.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized administrative and clerical support for assigned programs.
Maintain and store program records and information according to retention schedules and policies.
Assist with researching, developing, and preparing materials for public education, presentations, and workshops.
Process purchase orders, maintain inventory, and assist with cash handling and deposit preparation as needed.
Provide general information and assistance regarding department or division services, activities, locations, procedures, scheduling, timeframes, documentation, fees, and other issues.
Distribute public health information as requested.
Receive, distribute, and route incoming and outgoing mail.
Type and proofread documents and educational handouts, making appropriate corrections.
Record meeting minutes and assist with follow-up on committee or board members’ assignments and activities.
Enter and collect data and assist with disease report preparation and distribution.
Maintain webpage information as needed.
Process and issue certificates and/or permits as needed.
Receive monies, record transactions, issue receipts, forward revenues, and reconcile transactions according to policy and procedures.
Support Employee Wellness program operations, including purchasing and ordering materials, responding to emails, preparing reports, coordinating registrations, tracking expenses, and organizing program logistics.

Benefits

12 holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, and one personal day each year.
Retirement options for a hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only, with a 10% contribution.
Medical coverage, including an option with a 100% County-paid premium.
Dental and vision coverage, including coverage for adult designees.
Health Savings Account with a County contribution of up to $1,200 per year.
Flexible Spending Account.
100% County-paid long-term disability coverage and a short-term disability option.
Onsite medical clinic.
Hospital insurance.
Pet insurance.
Auto and home insurance.
Discounts at County facilities.
Healthy work-life balance and opportunities to grow and develop.