2,279 Wellness Specialist jobs in the United States

Job Description

Salary: $14-17 per hr.

Position: Health & Wellness Specialist New Hanover County
Reports to: County Program Director
Status: Part-Time
Exempt: Hourly ($4 - 17 per hour) =<29

Primary Function:

The Health & Wellness Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating health and wellness programs at three New Hanover County elementary sites. This role focuses on promoting nutrition, physical activity, gardening, and overall wellness through engaging, hands-on experiences. The specialist will work closely with staff, members, and community partners to foster lifelong healthy habits.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Planning and Implementation:

• Develop and deliver engaging health and wellness programs that integrate nutrition, gardening, and physical activity.
• Implement the BGCA Healthy Habits curriculum, emphasizing smart nutrition, physical fitness, and mental wellness.
• Create interactive lessons and hands-on activities such as cooking demonstrations, fitness challenges, and mindfulness exercises.
• Manage and maintain the garden program, teaching members about planting, growing, and harvesting fresh produce.
• Utilize both indoor and outdoor garden spaces to educate members on farm-to-table concepts.

Staff Development and Collaboration:

• Work closely with Unit Directors, program facilitators, and staff to integrate wellness initiatives across all sites.
• Partner with local health organizations, nutritionists, and fitness professionals to enhance programming.
• Coordinate guest speakers, field trips, and special events related to health, nutrition, and wellness.

Program Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Track member participation and engagement, assessing program effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate records of activities, progress, and outcomes.
• Adjust programming based on feedback, attendance, and impact.

Member Engagement & Enrichment:

• Foster a fun and interactive learning environment that encourages active participation.
• Lead structured group activities, discussions, and team-building exercises focused on wellness.
• Support club-wide initiatives, including fitness challenges, wellness fairs, and family engagement nights.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintains close contact with club staff and operations team to discuss programming updates, address challenges, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
External: Works with community partners, local health professionals, school staff, and parents to reinforce healthy habits beyond the club.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• A college degree or relevant experience in health education, youth programming, or a related field.
• Experience planning and leading engaging activities for children.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, and internet research.
• Ability to be active and on your feet for extended periods in a dynamic work environment.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between sites.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Work requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and participation in physical activities.
• Travel to various sites is required. Mileage reimbursement is provided for travel outside assigned counties.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

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Our mission is to define the future of the insurance industry, while instilling a high performance culture in combination with living our Work, Love, Play ethos each day. We value balanced lives and are passionate about creating a culture of wellness that results in healthier, happier, and more productive employees, and more successful clients.

Reporting to the Practice Leader or their designee, this position is responsible for supporting the Retirement Services team on 401(k) education strategy and employee engagement as well as deploying financial wellness strategies to our clients and their employees.

This position is a salaried, exempt, full-time role. This is a US hybrid-role with the option to work from any of Newfront's offices.

What You'll Be Responsible For:

• Engaging Presenter: Act as the Newfront face for financial wellness and education.Deliver educational seminars and workshops-both online and in-person-on relevant financial topics such as 401(k), 529 plans, equity compensation, budgeting, retirement planning, and estate planning. Attend wellness/benefit fairs as needed.

• Great Collaborator: Work internally with the Retirement Services team as well as externally with prospects and clients to understand their employee education needs.

• Innovator and a Builder: Based on client objectives, put togethercustomized strategies and relevant materials to support delivery. Find ways to continue to innovate and improve our offerings and solutions.

• Trusted Partner: Build relationships with our clients' benefit leaders and be able to conduct one-on-one planning sessions with employees from client companies to discuss personal financial situations and offer general guidance.

• Own Key Partner Relationships: Stay on top of the broader marketplace, industry trends, and key innovators. Connect with key stakeholders at current and potential partners. Develop relationships to strengthen Newfronts' capabilities.

• Minimum of 2+ years of work experience is required.

• Basic project management skills, including task coordination and systems familiarity.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking, webinar facilitation, and presentation development.

• Self-motivated and proactive individual with strong interpersonal skills; comfortable in dynamic, fast-paced, and customer service-oriented environments.

• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset, yet able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and high volumes.

• Experience in the Financial Wellness or 401(k) space is preferred.

• Experience in building professional presentations and reviewing deliverables for accuracy and consistency.

• Excellent customer service skills, including active listening and professional communication. Ability to build trust and foster relationships with clients, vendors, and colleagues.

• Readily adapts to shifting priorities, deadlines, and client needs. Demonstrated ability to flex on priorities.

• Actively contributes to process improvement and supports a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Sense of curiosity and willingness to learn industry knowledge and trends.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite, Zoom, Slack, Salesforce, and quick to learn and apply other software and technology tools.

• Proactively looks for opportunities to grow client accounts by recommending additional value-added services, while supporting the team in building a reputation for strategic insight and dependable expertise.

• Series 65 License (required to have or be completed within 3 months of start date).

• CFP preferred

Job Description

Summary:

The Health and Wellness Specialist is responsible for educating the individuals and staff at CDS Monarch on good health principles and practices, assisting with their implementation, functions as an Interdisciplinary Treatment Team member, and ensure compliance with all applicable OPWDD and Article 16 standards and regulations. The Health and Wellness Specialist will support Article 16 Clinical staff in providing staff training on Individual Plan of Care (IPOCs) and Conditions (i.e., dining, exercise, transfers, ambulation, etc.)., attend clinical meetings and relay clinical concerns to the appropriate clinical staff, support Article 16 staff with therapy appointments, and work with individuals in groups or in 1:1 settings when appropriate to promote and implement healthy habits.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides health counseling, education, and consultation regarding general health habits for the individuals, including diet and exercise to the individuals, staff, family, as necessary.
• Attends site clinical meetings to provide staff training on IPOCs/conditions, adaptive equipment, and nutritional related care and relay clinical related questions to the clinical team via the indirect referral process.
• Supports therapists (OT/PT/SLP) as they work with the individuals in the Article 16 clinic by providing hands-on assistance when needed.
• Monitor and encourage our individuals to complete their prescribed home exercise programs in conjunction with their direct therapy sessions.
• Complete wheelchair clinics, repairs, and indirect referrals when appropriate, in conjunction with the OT/PT team.
• Lead group exercise activities both residentially and at programs, including in the pool.
• Assists individuals with making it to their OT/PT/ST therapy appointments as scheduled.
• Aids Clinic Coordinator and therapists with patient intake process by reviewing intake documentation and reaching out to appropriate parties to ensure completion.
• Instructs training classes on proper body mechanics and use of mechanical lifts in conjunction with the OT/PT team.
• Complete staff trainings on mealtime safety procedures, including food safety and sanitation, in conjunction with the SLP team.
• Regularly reviews all modified or special diets and weights.
• Attends individual reviews when clinical input is required or requested by the Individual’s treatment team.
• Conduct meal observations as assigned or requested, in conjunction with the SLP team.
• Participates/consults in developing outcomes and methods to address nutritional problems or needs.
• Ensure all individuals living within our residential homes have an annual order.
• Ensure the provision of nutritionally adequate meals or nourishment, including adherence to prescribed diets.
• Approve residential menus and ensure menus are available to staff, including those with modified or special diets for each meal.
• Assists in the development of clinical support policies and update as requested.
• Adheres to all agency and program policies and procedures.
• Assists with internal and external audits as needed.
• Participate in committees and program development, as indicated.
• Instructs, enhances, and develops staff training programs for employees.
• Provided education on diet orders and specialized diets, heart diabetes, etc.
• Performs all other necessary duties relevant to the position as requested by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and motivate others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excell
• Knowledge of mechanical lifts, adaptive dining equipment, and exercise programs.

Education and Experience:

• B.S. in Nutrition or health related domain preferred, associate’s degree in health and human services required.
• At least one year’s experience working in a health-related domain preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Reliable transportation (NYS Driver’s License required).

All experience and education requirements, except when required by federal, state, or local laws or requirements, may be waived at the discretion of management with the approval of the Chief Executive Officer, in collaboration with Human Resources.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Sedentary working environment.
• Ability to reach above shoulder level.
• Ability to turn/twist upper body.
• Ability to lift at least 50lbs.
• Able to use hand repetitive action for fine manipulation, keyboarding and typing.

Corporate Qualifications/Expectations:

• Adhere to all CDS Life Transitions, Inc. policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the Agency Mission, Vision, Shared Values, and Customer Service Standards.
• Attend mandatory education and training modules as scheduled; obtain and maintain all required certifications/training by State regulations and CDS policy.
• Act as a professional representative of CDS Life Transitions, Inc. in regard to appearance, behavior, temperament, communication, language, and dress.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, skills, required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the direction of the employer.

CDS Life Transitions is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. CDS Life Transitions will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at .

Job Description - Senior Mental Health & Wellness Specialist (2500027D)

Job Description

Senior Mental Health & Wellness Specialist - ( 2500027D )

Description

Description Senior Mental Health and Wellness Specialist will design, implement and evaluate wellbeing programs and services in cooperation with existing programs and assets to benefit the employee population. Advise and educate management and HR staff about wellbeing related matters. Partner with Sr. HR Business Partners to address wellbeing related needs and issues. Collaborate with vendors to leverage existing programs and services and support the development of new initiatives. This role may also involve some travel to additional Children's National locations on a limited basis.

Qualifications

Minimum Education
Master's Degree In social work, public health, or a related field (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
2 years post graduate experience (Required)

Experience with employee wellbeing, specifically in healthcare (preferred)
Experience developing and implementing crisis response programs and services, including but not limited to peer support programs (preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Eager to learn and develop competencies in delivering new innovative behavior change approaches
Comfort and demonstrated experience with technology tools used to create efficiencies in workflows and track progress
Passionate about mental health
Independent, open-minded, non-judgmental, compassionate, flexible, good humor
Excellent interpersonal skills (communication and listening)
Ability to assess organizational culture and contribute to design of wellbeing programs
Demonstrated experience managing programs their communications, roll out and maintenance to large employee populations

Required Licenses and Certifications
Independent Social Worker Must be licensed in the District of Columbia at minimum at the LICSW-level. Must be licensed in MD and/or VA if social work services will be provided in those jurisdictions as part of the job requirements, including telemedicine. (Preferred) CHES or MCHES Upon Hire (Preferred)
CTR or CTSS Upon Hire (Preferred)

Functional Accountabilities
Behavioral Health

• Lead the coordination of multiple programs and services related to supporting mental health in the workplace, including workplace training on identifying and supporting distress in self and peers, support after critical incidents, and ongoing proactive and reactive outreach and promotion of available resources
• Provide consultations to supervisors, managers, and Human Resources to identify employee needs and provide, propose, and/or develop proactive and responsive programs and services
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with Childrens National EAP vendor contacts
• Support critical incidents by coordinating a system level response
• Deliver trainings on topics related to emotional wellbeing and behavioral health
• Collaborate with Chaplains to support employee wellbeing
• Employ evidence-based outcome tracking
• Refer employee to relevant resources within the employer partners benefits ecosystem
• Adhere to standards of service operations, documentation, and privacy at all times
• Timely data reporting as requested
• Participate in quality assurance reviews to ensure quality care is provided
• Comply with relevant employer policies (such as safety and COVID protocols)
• Promote the onsite and EAP program through onsite meetings with managers, employees, employee resource groups, committees, etc.

Program/Project Management

• Understand organizational culture to guide program design
• Contribute to overall strategy of wellbeing programs that result in positive mental health changes for employees
• Advocate for organizational changes that reduce stress, burnout and provide mental health support for employees
• Collaborate with leadership and/or project sponsors to develop project structure, goals, and guiding principles.
• Escalates issues impacting the project or program to HR Leadership and/or project sponsors, as appropriate.
• Communicates project status to sponsors and stakeholders effectively and on a regular basis. Serves as a primary point of contact for project sponsors and other key stakeholders regarding project and project status.
• Updates and maintains all project plan documents and status reporting.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to draft manuscripts and conference proposals to disseminate lessons learned

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals
• Receptive to others ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
• Use resources efficiently
• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time

Shift : Day

Work Schedule : M - F

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The Know Your Rights poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.

Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a drug-free work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.

Senior Mental Health and Wellness Specialist will design, implement and evaluate wellbeing programs and services in cooperation with existing programs and assets to benefit the employee population. Advise and educate management and HR staff about wellbeing related matters. Partner with Sr. HR Business Partners to address wellbeing related needs and issues. Collaborate with vendors to leverage existing programs and services and support the development of new initiatives. This role may also involve some travel to additional Children's National locations on a limited basis.Qualifications:Minimum EducationMaster's Degree In social work, public health, or a related field (Required)Minimum Work Experience2 years post graduate experience (Required) Experience with employee wellbeing, specifically in healthcare (preferred)Experience developing and implementing crisis response programs and services, including but not limited to peer support programs (preferred)Required Skills/KnowledgeEager to learn and develop competencies in delivering new innovative behavior change approachesComfort and demonstrated experience with technology tools used to create efficiencies in workflows and track progressPassionate about mental healthIndependent, open-minded, non-judgmental, compassionate, flexible, good humorExcellent interpersonal skills (communication and listening)Ability to assess organizational culture and contribute to design of wellbeing programsDemonstrated experience managing programs their communications, roll out and maintenance to large employee populationsRequired Licenses and CertificationsIndependent Social Worker Must be licensed in the District of Columbia at minimum at the LICSW-level. Must be licensed in MD and/or VA if social work services will be provided in those jurisdictions as part of the job requirements, including telemedicine. (Preferred) CHES or MCHES Upon Hire (Preferred)CTR or CTSS Upon Hire (Preferred)Functional AccountabilitiesBehavioral Health Lead the coordination of multiple programs and services related to supporting mental health in the workplace, including workplace training on identifying and supporting distress in self and peers, support after critical incidents, and ongoing proactive and reactive outreach and promotion of available resources Provide consultations to supervisors, managers, and Human Resources to identify employee needs and provide, propose, and/or develop proactive and responsive programs and services Coordinate and communicate effectively with Children's National EAP vendor contacts Support critical incidents by coordinating a system level response Deliver trainings on topics related to emotional wellbeing and behavioral health Collaborate with Chaplains to support employee wellbeing Employ evidence-based outcome tracking Refer employee to relevant resources within the employer partner's benefits ecosystem Adhere to standards of service operations, documentation, and privacy at all times Timely data reporting as requested Participate in quality assurance reviews to ensure quality care is provided Comply with relevant employer policies (such as safety and COVID protocols) Promote the onsite and EAP program through onsite meetings with managers, employees, employee resource groups, committees, etc. Program/Project Management Understand organizational culture to guide program design Contribute to overall strategy of wellbeing programs that result in positive mental health changes for employees Advocate for organizational changes that reduce stress, burnout and provide mental health support for employees Collaborate with leadership and/or project sponsors to develop project structure, goals, and guiding principles. Escalates issues impacting the project or program to HR Leadership and/or project sponsors, as appropriate. Communicates project status to sponsors and stakeholders effectively and on a regular basis. Serves as a primary point of contact for project sponsors and other key stakeholders regarding project and project status. Updates and maintains all project plan documents and status reporting. Collaborate with key stakeholders to draft manuscripts and conference proposals to disseminate lessons learned Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance