Resp & Qualifications
DESCRIPTION:
CareFirst is hiring for a Wellbeing Consultant to support both a large book of commercial business and well as being laser focused on a large multi-site client in the Maryland/DC Metropolitan area (school system providing wellbeing programs to the faculty and staff population at headquarters, schools, and other county locations). As a Wellbeing Consultant you will sit onsite with the client on average 4 days per week. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating, and facilitating activities and projects related to the clients workplace wellness strategy to improve the health and well-being of both employees and their families.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Develop Wellbeing strategy and Culture of Health goals to impact overall health.
- Development of wellness programs and communications plan designed to improve the health and well-being of the employee population.
- Design, develop, promote, coordinate, facilitate, and measure targeted wellness programs for client.
- Creates engagement strategies in support of the client wellness programs.
- Review client wellness environment and initiate improvements to impact overall health of employees and family members.
- Develops health education content and presents to employee population (virtually and in person).
- Work in collaboration with third party vendors to coordinate and execute programs and services that can add value as a component of the overall workplace wellness strategy.
- Partners with internal and external key stake holders to integrate, administer & support developed programs and corporate strategies related to health & wellness.
- Works closely with Human Resources leadership and vendor partners to evaluate the results of established programs and produces credible ROI data that can be utilized to create benchmarks, recommend best practices, effectively market products and improve results for group.
- Ensure familiarity with integrated products, programs and services and make referrals to other health related vendors as needed.
- Monitor and report out on metrics and scorecard outcomes.
- Assist in managing the wellness budget to maximize participation and engagement in wellness activities.
- Coordinates disease prevention and healthy lifestyles-related activities and/or information during and after account implementation.
- Develop and lead wellness champion committees.
- Interact regularly with client population and serves as ongoing liaison and subject matter expert.
- Presents to internal and external stakeholders on program opportunities, impact, and recommendations.
- Lead special projects and initiatives.
QUALIFICATION:
EDUCATION: Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in workplace health and wellness promotion, health behavior/health education, public health, healthcare administration, exercise/nutrition science, or related field.
- Possess a minimum of two years of experience in the development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of health and wellness initiatives aimed toward improving the health status of employees and retirees.
- Have a working knowledge of current and emerging healthcare trends and health behavior/education principles and communication methods.
- Ability to develop and present on a variety of health education topics.
- An independent means of transportation. Local travel to client locations.
- Ability to work outside of standard business hours, with occasional early mornings, 1-2 early evenings per month and Saturday health fair events (approx. 4 times per year for typically 4- hour events) referred: Masters Degree
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Excellent verbal and written skills, including proven experience in the development of presentations and proposals
- Proven experience in delivering Health and Wellness presentations
- Project management skills
- Ability to develop wellness newsletters/flyers/publications
- Critical thinking and sound judgment
- Analytical skills to evaluate and interpret data and draw conclusions
- Initiative and ability to work independently and with others in a team
- Ability to positively interface with internal staff and external clients
- Ability to juggle multiple projects and timelines
- Demonstrated proficiency with various computer applications/software, particularly those related to the development of wellness presentations
Licenses/Certifications
CHES - Certified Health Education Specialist Preferred
Salary Range Disclaimer
The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilites of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).
Department
Equal Employment Opportunity
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Where To Apply
Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers
Federal Disc/Physical Demand
Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on health care programs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.
Sponsorship in US
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship
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