Temporary Wellness Specialist
Human Resources Department

The Temporary Wellness Specialist performs complex and specialized technical work for human resource program areas. This includes administrative work in planning and implementing the Albemarle County/Schools Wellness Program in order to support a culture of health and wellness for all employees. Improves employee wellness through health promotion, wellness programming, education and activities. Work is performed with a considerable degree of individual responsibility and independent judgment.  Essential functions include and are not limited to the following:

• Coordinates many aspects of wellness program, including coordination of events and activities to improve / protect employee health and wellness;
• Plans and conducts prevention and health promotion strategies to optimize health and prevention of injuries and illnesses;
• Assists with disease management program planning and implementation;
• Uses and analyzes benefit and other health data to assess, target and develop health promotion program needs for the employee population;
• Coordinates with vendor contracts to ensure quality of health promotion programs;
• Assists departments / schools on health and wellness program development such as in-house grant programs;
• Coordinates the County and School Wellness Team;
• Counsels, advises and provides assistance to supervisors, employees, and family members on health and wellness benefits-related matters;
• Develops communication tools, to include: websites, brochures, fact sheets and other materials;
• Answers employee questions regarding interpretation of wellness policies; Assists employees with problem resolution;
• Trains employees, office staff and management on procedures and policies;
• Identifies and keeps management appraised of emergent issues and application of federal and state requirements;
• Processes all necessary paperwork;
• Researches and prepares reports for management on issues as assigned;
• Keeps abreast of changes that impact plan administration; may be responsible for claims assistance and review and coordination with carriers and providers;
• Handles sensitive and highly personal employee information;
• Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and at least three years of experience engaged in coordination of wellness programs; Medical training / certification (such as RN, EMT, or ACSM) preferred.

Knowledge of wellness and health promotion; comprehensive knowledge of business English and spelling; ability to establish harmonious working relationships with others; ability to work under pressure; ability to organize and perform work independently; ability to deal effectively with other employees and the general public, ability to manage multiple services/projects. Current knowledge of laws and regulations governing medical care such as HIPAA, ACA, etc. Working knowledge of applications related to spreadsheets, word processing, database management and statistical analysis programs; budget administration, communication skills and techniques required for gathering, evaluating and transmitting information; preparation and presentation of oral or written reports and research projects relating to wellness programs; computer-based software, programs and equipment required to administer Countywide wellness programs.

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Assignment Details:
Part-Time, 15 hours per week
 

Salary: $10 -$13 per hour, based on qualifications and experience