Wellness Coordinator

FCC Behavioral Health•Poplar Bluff, MO

12h

About The Position

The Wellness Coordinator is responsible for planning, designing, implementing, evaluating, and managing a comprehensive wellness program for FCC staff with a balanced emphasis on all dimensions of wellness (mental, physical, social, financial, spiritual, environmental, and occupational).

Requirements

At minimum, a bachelor’s degree in health education, psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
Five or more years of experience in wellness program development.

Responsibilities

Leads a comprehensive wellness program; leads/chairs the Wellness Program Committee.
Develops, coordinates, plans, facilitates, and markets/leads wellness initiatives, activities, and events.
Develops creative program materials, including promotional items; communicates clearly and effectively the employee wellness opportunities through multiple venues; writes wellness-related articles.
Plans and implements classes, speakers, & seminars that promote healthy lifestyles.
Develops and provides educational presentations and training programs.
Gathers and analyzes data to measure program success on wellness initiatives and compiles an annual comprehensive report that outlines the impact of the wellness program.
Establishes multiple criteria, procedures, and instruments for assessing program effectiveness to employees, such as developing and disseminating an annual employee survey.
Assists in the development of the budget, policies, and procedures relevant to the operation of the wellness program.
Monitors program budget and assures appropriate expenditure of funds with detailed record keeping and reporting.
Recruits and facilitates wellness leaders within FCC Programs and Departments.
Collaborates with the Human Resources Department to promote preventative health benefits.
Maintains awareness of current national wellness initiatives and activities and develops a network of resources and contacts to further expand the Employee Wellness Program.
Coordinates onsite health screenings, lunch and learn seminars, blood drives, flu-shots, fitness classes, etc.
Establishes relationships with all internal programs and departments to increase involvement in wellness components.
Maintains relationships with outside organizations to further develop internal agency wellness resources and initiatives.
Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models.
Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
Other job duties and special projects as assigned.