This position will work 40 hours per week and is benefit eligible
Health & Wellness Specialist
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Job Summary
The Health & Wellness Specialist collaborates one-on-one with clinical patients, community members, and corporate wellness clients to develop individualized plans that support overall health and wellbeing. This role provides personalized lifestyle counseling focused on nutrition, fitness, weight management, mental and emotional wellbeing, nicotine cessation, socioeconomic wellbeing support, and lifestyle management related to metabolic syndrome and other co-morbidities. The position also supports Prevea providers by delivering individualized wellness counseling and contributing to improved patient outcomes through evidence-based health and lifestyle interventions.
What you will do
- Population Health & Wellbeing Program: Provide one-on-one individualized lifestyle counseling addressing the six dimensions of health and wellbeing (physical, emotional, occupational, intellectual, social, and spiritual) to support patient-centered wellbeing goals.
- Corporate Health & Wellness Programs: Develop, deliver, and support healthy lifestyle programs for corporate wellness clients, including individualized wellness counseling using motivational interviewing, educational presentations and workshops, onsite fitness classes, trainings, and biometric screenings.
- Collaboration, Program Development, and Clinic Support: Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support individualized wellbeing plans; partner with RN Navigators to develop and update condition-specific education materials; research wellness, fitness, and nutrition trends; develop innovative programming; participate in community wellness initiatives; assist with clinic operations, including prior authorizations for GLP-1 medications; and maintain proficiency with department-specific electronic platforms and documentation systems.
Education Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Health Promotion, Health, or Life Sciences related field. Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Health Promotion, Health, or Life Sciences related field. Preferred
Experience Qualifications
- 3-5 years Experience in the Health & Wellness Area Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to collaborate individually with patients to develop personalized wellbeing strategies.
- Knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques for behavior change.
- Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing demands.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs and client groups.
- Knowledge of employee wellness trends and program development requirements.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to foster positive rapport and support individuals in achieving wellbeing goals.
Licenses and Certifications
- CPR/BLS Certification Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from approved program or Prevea sponsored program. Upon Hire Required
- Certified Wellness Practitioner Certification from the National Wellness Institute Upon Hire Preferred
- Other Wellness Certifications Upon Hire Preferred
Physical Demands
- Sit - Constantly
- Stand - Occasionally
- Walk - Occasionally
- Drive - Occasionally
- Climb (Stairs/Ladders) - Occasionally
- Bend (Neck) - Frequently
- Bend (Waist) - Occasionally
- Squat - Rarely
- Kneel/Crawl - Rarely
- Twist/Turn (Neck) - Frequently
- Twist/Turn(Waist) - Occasionally
- Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs. - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs. - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull up to 10 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 11-25 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 26-35 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 36-50 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 51-75 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 76-100 lbs. - Rarely
- Reach (Above shoulder level) - Occasionally
- Reach (Below shoulder level) - Occasionally
- Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
- Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
- Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Frequently
Working Conditions
Travel Requirements
Hearing Requirements
- Hears Whispers < 3 feet - Constantly
- Hears Whispers 3-8 feet - Constantly
Vision Requirements
- Color Discrimination - Constantly
- Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
- Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
Prevea is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United State and to complete the required employment eligibility document form upon hire. Prevea participates in E-verify. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify