Wellness Program Coordinator

Yakutat Tlingit Tribe•Yakutat, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the leadership and development of a comprehensive wellness program. This position requires compliance with Health Center’s compliance standards, including its Standards of Conduct, Compliance Program, and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the position’s regular performance evaluation.

Requirements

Knowledge of management principles and practices.
Knowledge of wellness and prevention principles.
Knowledge of program planning and development principles.
Knowledge of modern office principles and practices.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Knowledge of project management principles.
Knowledge of research methods and techniques.
Knowledge of customer service principles.
Ability to deliver activities on time, in accordance with quality standards and within budget.
Ability to prioritize and shift priorities in a changing environment.
Ability to organize the multiple demands of the job.
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; and develop alternative solutions.
Ability to foster a cooperative and harmonious working environment to maximize employee morale and productivity.
Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the organization’s needs/demands.
Ability to work with personal computers and utilize a variety of software applications.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact and sensitivity.
Skilled in project management, establishing priorities, planning, and organizing work.
Skilled in employee management and supervision.
Skilled in oral and written communication.
Skilled in problem solving, mediating and resolving disputes, and interpersonal relations.
Skilled in problem solving, critical thinking, organization and time management.
Skilled in establishing effective working relationships with internal agency staff and relevant community organizations.
Skilled in maintenance of files and records.
Skilled in computers and job-related software programs, including proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Associate’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis.
Possession or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska with a clean driving record.
Must successfully pass a criminal history and background check.
This position has been designated as having regular contact or control over Indian children and will require an additional FBI criminal background check.
Must present vaccination documentation or submit to immunity testing for Tdap, hepatitis B, measles, varicella, and influenza within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to qualified Yakutat Tlingit Tribal Member and/or Alaska Native candidates.

Responsibilities

Manages the day-to-day of the Yakutat Community Health Center (YCHC) wellness program.
Hires, trains, assigns, schedules, directs, supervises, evaluates and disciplines assigned employees.
Coordinates, plans, and facilitates health and fitness activities and programs for employees.
Implements the approved community wellness program and recommends program enhancements to the Specialty Services Manager.
Coordinates educational presentations and training programs.
Plans and implements classes and organizes/schedules instructors, presenters and speakers.
Develops promotion and publicity plans for wellness and fitness programs throughout the organization.
Organizes and provides oversite for all Wellness Activities and Staffing such as but not limited to Open Gym and Gym attendant’s.
Work with multiple departments to ensure Wellness and Prevention needs are being met and organize prevention and wellness activities to meet multiple demographic needs.
Compiles statistical summaries of participant data, class attendance, and equipment inventories and provides the information to the Specialty Services Manager for program monitoring and evaluation.
Provides program input for the development of the wellness budget, policies, and procedures and implements approved budgets, policies, and procedures.
Prepares program activity reports as requested.
Must comply with federal laws and regulations as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
This position is a Mandatory Reporter.
Performs related duties.