Health and Wellness Specialist

MIKID Mentally Ill Kids In Distress • Casa Grande, AZ

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About The Position

Join the MIKID team and become a catalyst for change in the lives of children and families! MIKID, Arizona's largest family support nonprofit, is seeking dynamic individuals to join our mission of rebuilding communities one family at a time. At MIKID, you're not just getting a job – you're getting an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, enjoy flexibility, and experience fulfillment in your work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 14 paid holidays, including your birthday, a matching 401K retirement plan, and health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additionally, we provide an employee assistance program, generous paid time off, sick time, opportunities for advancement, on-the-job training, and an employee referral program.

We are seeking a passionate Health and Wellness Specialist to support members in the Behavioral Health System through MIFitKID programming and other targeted wellness initiatives. This role empowers children and families to actively participate in their health by delivering strengths-based interventions that promote meaningful, measurable outcomes and long-term well-being.
The Specialist partners closely with children, caregivers, and multidisciplinary care teams to provide coordinated, family-centered services that honor each family’s unique cultural values. Responsibilities include planning and leading individualized and group wellness activities, organizing community-based events, managing an active caseload, coordinating care, maintaining documentation and confidentiality, and contributing to ongoing program development. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Requirements

• This community-based position requires travel up to 50%, providing services in homes and community settings, and transporting members as needed.
• Candidates must be able to work independently, communicate effectively, stay organized, and use computers and Microsoft Office products proficiently.
• A High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required
• A passion for prevention and healthy lifestyle design.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License
• Reliable transportation
• Required insurance and registration
• Clean driving record
• Fingerprint Clearance (or ability to obtain)
• U.S. work authorization

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Planning and leading individualized and group wellness activities
• Organizing community-based events
• Managing an active caseload
• Coordinating care
• Maintaining documentation and confidentiality
• Contributing to ongoing program development

Benefits

• 14 paid holidays, including your birthday
• Matching 401K retirement plan
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Generous paid time off
• Sick time
• Opportunities for advancement
• On-the-job training
• Employee referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED