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NEBCO is a third-generation, family-owned and operated business, which employs more than 1100 employees across 50 locations spanning the State of Nebraska.  NEBCO supplies the construction industry with materials needed to construct buildings, streets and highways.  Our business interests also include mining, finance, real estate development, agriculture, transportation, railroading, warehousing, insurance and surety bonding.  The company has developed beyond its roots into areas including construction materials, real estate, recreation and philanthropy.  NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska's most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about the company visit www.nebcoinc.com.
Job Summary
NEBCO is looking for a personable and professional Wellness Coordinator to join the Wellness team! The coordinator will assist the Wellness Specialist in instilling a culture of wellbeing in the corporate wellness environment with numerous companies and field locations throughout Nebraska specializing in the construction industry. Supports the Wellness Specialist in various projects and programs as needed. Promotes a healthy workplace. Abides by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assists Wellness Specialist with initial coaching consultations and one-on-one health coaching, schedule health coaching sessions with employees efficiently, communicates with Wellness Specialist about coaching meeting times, dates, and locations, provides face-to-face, phone call, and/or video lifestyle/health coaching when needed. 

Provides assessment and coaching to individuals to help employees establish individualized goals and objectives for healthy lifestyle change focused on nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress; Documents and collects health-coaching information to measure individual and companywide success.

Assists in facilitation of group meetings and group education based on well-being needs of various locations  and attends monthly safety meetings.

With guidance and direction from the Wellness Specialist, researches, develops, evaluates, and implements wellness initiatives in various NEBCO locations based on needs.

Assists with annual biometric screens and employee biometric screens throughout the wellness year.

Communicates health and wellness education and offerings; Assist with aspects of program delivery such as registering participants, reserving facilities, and preparing handouts/materials, marketing, and communications to maximize engagement.

Creates and maintains documentation, such as tracking spreadsheets, notes/minutes of Wellness related meetings, and other records.

Assists the Wellness Specialist with recommendations to create, coordinate, promote and deliver wellness activities that promote healthy behaviors, i.e., health assessments, health screenings, Lunch-and-Learns, communications, etc.

Assist the Wellness Specialist with communication to Ambassadors as needed.

Assist with wellness website updates, inclusive of program, activities, forms, well-being topics and communicating changes efficiently and timely with marketing.

Maintains confidentiality of employee health records and information in compliance with applicable regulations and policies during and after one-on-one counseling sessions.

Enforces health, wellness, and safety related policies and procedures.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:                                                              

• Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion, Physical Education, Exercise Science, or related program; and
• 1 year experience in health promotion, worksite wellness, or community health; or
• equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  

• Valid Driver's License
• CPR and First Aid
• Certification in phlebotomy or ability to obtain within reasonable time after employment
  

Other Qualifications:                                                    

• Able to deal effectively with employees representing a broad socioeconomic and cultural spectrum and skilled in effecting good employee relations including the ability to function effectively in confrontational situations.
• Able to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, management, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community in a knowledgeable and professional manner.
• Must be able to travel to various business locations. 
• Must be willing to work flexible hours to accommodate work schedules at the various employee sites.
• Skilled in operating a personal computer and various software packages; proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint is helpful.
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information. Must have knowledge of HIPAA requirements.
• Able to occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds

Other Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and make proper decisions. 
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple tasks to meet stringent deadlines. 
• Ability to write policies and procedures, training programs and incident reports, that conform to prescribed style and format. 
• Ability to effectively present information to top management or employee/public groups. 
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  

Benefits Include

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training

Condition of Employment
Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications. Approval of pre-employment reference, background checks and post offer substance testing are required as conditions of employment.