Employee Wellness Coordinator #2402-0855-01

Budget Director, or designee.

Clerical, part-time and contracted staff and vendor(s) assigned to City wellness program.

Under the direction of the Budget Director, with collaboration from the Manager of Human Resources and Benefits, The Employee Wellness Coordinator supports the goals and objectives of the City wellness program to create a culture that embraces wellness initiatives and activities. The purpose of the employee wellness coordinator is to educate, market, promote and motivate employees to engage in the City wellness program to help adapt and maintain a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle which includes physical and mental wellness. The Employee Wellness Coordinator facilitates the planning and implementation of the appropriate wellness programs for City agencies and the Board of Education based on the assessments, needs, and goals of the wellness program. The Employee Wellness Coordinator will stay up to date on the latest research and wellness information to guide programs and content including but not limited to, educational handouts, webinars, events, departmental activity planning, wellness fair, and other appropriate programs.

The Employee Wellness Coordinator will work with the various city committees to promote the City wellness program, city vendors for strategic implementation of programs, city employee assistance program third party administrator, risk management, insurance providers, and any other third-party entity as assigned related to wellness program.

The Employee Wellness Coordinator deals with a variety of confidential information and work requires the exercise of considerable initiative, independent judgment, and discretion especially where clearly defined guidelines are needed. Work is reviewed by the Budget Director and/or Manager of Human Resources and Benefits through conferences and observation of results, for conformity to accepted standards and procedures.

• Develops, coordinates, manages, and maintains total wellbeing programming to reduce health risk, medical costs and encourage healthy lifestyles.
• Establishes relationships and consults with departments and employees to align efforts and reinforce a culture of wellness.
• Assists in developing a total health management strategy for internal employees.
• Develops and implements tools to assess employee wellness needs, analyze results and create content and activities to address identified needs.
• Develops and assists in communications to support wellness programs including scheduling and coordinating biometric screenings, blood pressure screenings, walking programs, mindful meditations, massage, wellness clinics etc.
• Hosts educational and appropriate virtual programming created by “wellness company” or other employee resources.
• Provides administrative coordination, guidance, and expertise on wellness activities.
• Gathers and analyzes data to measure success on wellness programs including establishing metrics to measure the effectiveness of wellness initiatives.
• Partners with employee assistance program vendor to develop and implement tools to monitor and analyze the use and impact of employee wellness education initiatives.
• Stays current on and implements any changes to health and wellness regulations.
• Provides 1-on-1 Virtual Health Coaching.
• Performs other related work as required.

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in public health, exercise science/wellness, occupational health, or a closely related field; and at least 2 to 4 years of administration or support in wellness program development and implementation responsibilities; or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Any equivalent combination of training and experience with office management in an education, nonprofit or public sector environment, which providing the following:

• Knowledge of wellness and disease management programs.
• Knowledge of mental health and emotional well-being strategies and resources for employees, including self-care principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of laws/regulations related to HIPPA and handling confidential information.
• Possess strong leadership skills to manage multiple departments and teams.
• Possess effective communication skills.
• Possess strong organizational, research, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Possess computer skills at an intermediate level in Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to prepare and deliver educational programs.
• Ability to develop and present wellness and disease management programs for small and large groups.
• Ability to liaise between the customer and business by gathering information on the target market.
• Ability to work with groups outside the City, City officials, City management, department directors, and supervisors to develop viable consensus solutions.

• Willingness to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends when appropriate).
• A valid state driver’s license may be required for certain assignments.
• If not already held, health coach certification must be obtained within 6 months of appointment

This is a "Special Fund," non-tested position.

Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources as they are received. 

Candidates are required to submit their comprehensive resumes, academic records, certifications, professional accomplishments, and any other relevant documents, so that we may assess qualifications. This credential review will evaluate the practical skills, experience, expertise, and achievements of the candidates.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.

Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.

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