Health & Wellness Coordinator Jobs

Are you tired of working in fast food, warehouses, or just tired of being another body in your company’s workforce? Do you feel anonymous, with no name, no flexibility, and no support? Wouldn’t you rather be part of an organization that is trying to rebuild our community one family at a time? Breaking stigma’s and advocating for those who can’t for themselves? We are MIKID, the largest family support nonprofit in Arizona and we are looking for dynamic individuals looking to be the change they want to see in the community. If this sounds like you, and you are looking for a career that makes a difference, then check out some of our stories. As if you need any further persuasion.

https://www.mikid.org/stories-of-hope/

MIKID is giving you the opportunity to not only help youth and families but help yourself along the way. We grow and develop our community together. We offer flexibility, work/life balance, and support you would not get from other jobs. We offer a robust benefits package which includes: 12 paid holidays (including your birthday) 401K (with Match up to 6%), affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Up to three weeks of Paid Time Off annually full-time employees, up to two weeks of Paid Time Off annually.

Now, since we are an outpatient behavioral health agency, we do require our team to obtain or currently possess an Arizona State Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card, 5 Year Certified Clean MVD Report, and TB Test. Reimbursable by company or we have resources for you to obtain.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Special Programs Manager, the Health and Wellness Coordinator provides support for health and wellness support to members who are enrolled in the Behavioral Health system. It exists as a key role for the purpose of fulfilling The Arizona Vision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Services tailored to the child and family
• Connection to natural supports
• Collaboration with others, including participation in unified assessment, planning and service approaches when member or families are involved with multiple systems
• Respect for the child and family’s unique cultural heritage
• Collaboration with the child and family
• Best practices
• Access for member to a comprehensive array sufficient behavioral health service to meet their needs
• Other duties as assigned
• Assist members to achieve their health and wellness goals.
• Provides support to members by helping to facilitate and empower members to engage in their own health.
• Collaborate with other individuals involved in providing support and care to members enrolled in services.
• As with employees of MIKID, this position is expected, above all else, to support services to member and families that meets the following 12 Arizona Principles:
• Independence
• Stability in placements
• Travel in assigned areas to meetings, groups, etc. up to 50% of the time..
• Most appropriate setting
• Emphasis on achieving functional outcomes
• Empower members by providing information, support, education, training, and connection with community resources.
• Timeliness
• Deliver interventions and activities that meet needs, build on strengths and achieve outcomes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of basic typing/computer skills.
• Ability to maintain personal and professional limitations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance and dependable transportation.
• Extensive knowledge of behavioral health agency policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand the decision-making process and completion of forms related to confidentiality.
• Help others improve their lives through preventative and healthy lifestyle design.
• Must have a passion for Health and helping others
• Ability to obtain fingerprint clearance through Arizona Department of Public Safety.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Training certification or health/exercise related bachelor’s degree
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D required.
• Excellent organizational skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Occasionally positions self to reach desk drawers, file cabinets, etc.
• Frequently communicates with internal and external constituents related to compliance-related issues, policy interpretation, compliance training, etc.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs to visit other offices or attend meetings.
• Must be able to lead activities/exercises that promote a healthy lifestyle at least 60% of the time.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.