Wellness Specialist #2407-200700-03
Administrative Officer Senior
- Date Opened
- Wednesday, July 31, 2024 9:11 AM
- Close Date
- Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:59 PM
- Section
- Human Resources
- Salary
- $63,600 - $79,500
Overview
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.
Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.
Summary
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct needs assessments and surveys to understand identify employees' health and wellness needs.
- Design and implement comprehensive wellness programs covering physical fitness, nutrition, stress management, substance use, financial wellness, mental health, and overall well-being.
- Educate employees through a variety of wellness programs, including health awareness initiatives such as bulletin boards, newsletters and book clubs, educational campaigns such as stress management and sleep workshops, behavior change programs like weight management and health challenges, wellness related events such as biometric screenings, athletic events, onsite programs, health fairs, fitness.
- Develop robust communication strategies to promote wellness programs actively and engage employees in participation.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of wellness programs through data analysis, surveys, and feedback to make informed adjustments and improvements.
- Manage all aspects of wellness event planning, from program development and promotion to registration, logistics, execution, and post-event evaluation.
- Utilize in-depth knowledge of city benefits and resources to offer guidance and coordinate care effectively.
- Cultivate a culture of wellness across various worksites and throughout the city.
- Work closely with the wellness manager, benefit team, wellness ambassadors, and leaders from city departments to develop and implement health promotion campaigns.
- Collaborate with vendor partners to integrate vendor offerings into the organization’s wellness programs and initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, vendors, and other stakeholders to promote wellness initiatives and encourage participation.
- Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive wellness programs that address various aspects of employee well-being, such as physical fitness, nutrition, mental health, and stress management.
- Experience with population health management.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and resources effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
- Ability to inspire and motivate employees to participate actively in wellness programs and adopt healthier lifestyle behaviors.
- Flexibility to adapt wellness programs to changing organizational needs and industry trends, as well as innovation in introducing new initiatives and approaches to enhance employee well-being.
- Demonstrated empathy and understanding when working with individuals.
- Awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences and diverse needs within the workforce, ensuring wellness programs are inclusive and accessible to all employees.
- High level of proficiency in handling sensitive and confidential situations and information.
- Capable of working independently and managing multiple responsibilities, as well as working collaboratively within a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Flexibility to maintain working hours that meet the needs of the workforce, including occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
- Exemplary written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to function within all levels of organization and at various locations throughout the city.
Preferred Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in a wellness-related field (Health Promotion/Education, Health Science, Nutrition, Exercise Science, Psychology).
- Master’s degree and wellness-related certification, Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) Certification or National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBHWC) preferred.
- Strong customer service, facilitation, collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills required.
- Minimum of three years of work experience in a wellness-related field, including health coaching and designing, implementing, and facilitating wellness programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Conditions of Employment
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How To Apply
Apply online.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.
You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.
Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.
Benefits
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.
The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
In Conclusion