Wellness Coordinator

Job Purpose

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).

Qualifications                 

• 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.                       

Core Job Duties

• 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.