Wellness Program Administrator Jobs in Wisconsin

The Health and Wellness Promotion Coordinator is responsible for working within the Kenosha County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) to provide planning and coordination of evidence-based health and wellness programs for adults with disabilities to address chronic health issues and prevent falls.
RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:
The Health and Wellness Promotion Coordinator will work within the Kenosha County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). This position is primarily responsible for program planning and coordinating evidence-based health and wellness programs for older adults and adults with disabilities in partnership with local and state stakeholders to address chronic health issues and prevent falls. Activities include in-home visits, community collaboration, service coordination, in-person and virtual group classes, as well as community outreach activities provided directly or with partners and volunteers.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
1. Plan and conduct activities to reduce the incidence of falls among older adults through:
a. Build and support a strong community falls prevent coalition
b. Create a comprehensive follow-up program for persons at high risk of repeat falls
c. Conduct/coordinate in-home assessments of persons who have fallen and accepted a referral, relaying assessment recommendations for the consumer and providing follow-up
d. Work with organizations such as municipal EMS departments, fitness organizations, physical therapy providers, pharmacies and others on strategies and resources to reduce the risk factors contributing to falls
e. Support Stepping On class provider to assure classes are held and filled
f. Collaborate with ADRC's Outreach Coordinator and community partners to provide ongoing public education and outreach relative to falls prevention
g. Partner with neighborhood organizations, churches and others to assure that messages and strategies are culturally sensitive and appealing to various under-served populations
2. Work with ADRC management, staff and community partners to assess and determine the array and number of disease self-management classes to be offered virtually or in-person. (Healthy Living with Diabetes, Stepping On (with KAFASI), Lighten UP, or other evidence-based classes)
3. Develop and assure a significant core of trained leaders for classes through volunteer recruitment efforts (directly or through community agencies, i.e. RSVP) and/or agreements with organizations willing to conduct the classes.
4. Arrange for the training of leaders, as well as, the scheduling and advertisement of classes.
5. Pursue opportunities to promote and increase access to physical activity among older adults and persons with disabilities
6. Actively participate in and assist in staffing ADRC booths at health promotion fairs.
7. Maintain accurate program participation and outcomes data and provide monthly report of all activities and accomplishments.
8. Monitor and analyze program strategies and outcomes and initiate quality improvement strategies as needed.
9. Organize and conduct monthly progress meetings with Director, providing comprehensive data and updates regarding program.
10. Organize and/or conduct presentations about services for consumers that have contact with older persons and persons with disabilities.
11. Distribute communication materials for the health and wellness program and identify marketing opportunities to benefit the program.
12. Develop and administer quality assurance tools such as consumer satisfaction/needs surveys and track other information for reporting and accountability.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Bachelor's degree in related field.
2. Certificate in Health Coaching, self-management class leader training or related competency.
3. Significant experience in planning, presenting/facilitating, and curriculum development for adult education and large groups.
4. Possession of a valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle for use in the performance of the job functions.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
1. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; must have the ability to collaborate and communicate well with all ADRC staff, consumers and their families, other organizations and their agency staff, as well as, administrators.
2. Well-organized, internally driven and self-motivated, energetic individual with the ability to multi-task effectively.
3. Experience (paid or volunteer) with promotion of evidence-based health and wellness activities/classes.
4. High integrity, trustworthy and dependable.
5. Possess a passion about health and wellbeing and evidence-based prevention programs.
6. Desire to gather and track program related data
7. Commitment and ability to provide outstanding customer service to all consumers.
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
9. Ability and willingness to travel to business, provider and client locations and provide in-home assessments as needed.
10. Commitment to cultural competency and to assuring program reach to diverse and under-served populations
11. Knowledge and understanding of group dynamics, comfort and skill in a teaching and coaching environment.
12. Ability to provide coaching and mentoring to volunteer trainers to develop and improve outcomes.
13. Activity exhibit curiosity regarding model programs, policy, latest research, etc.
14. Understanding and adherence to a code of confidentiality.
15. Working knowledge of Microsoft Publisher and PowerPoint.
16. Ability to develop or assist in the development of, as well as, promote marketing materials to the community.
PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:
1. Ability to move throughout office areas.
2. Ability to travel to various worksites and consumer's homes in the community.
3. Ability to effectively and professionally communicate in written and verbal form with consumers, employees, and other agencies' staff.
4. Vision standards required by Motor Vehicle Department to operate a vehicle.
5. Ability to manipulate computer/typewriter keyboard.
When determining placement within the salary range for this position Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago considers education, experience, internal equity, market demands and other qualifying criteria. It is not typical for individuals to be hired at or near the top of the rage for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on facts and circumstances of each case.
Certain roles are eligible to participate in an incentive plan. Participation in this plan does not guarantee an incentive payment and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan, which are subject to change.
In addition to compensation, we offer a competitive benefit program that may include medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (PTO) and more. The specifics of each benefit package will vary depending on factors such as full or part time jobs, contracted, temporary, or other job categories.
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