Wellness Coordinator
Company: State of Oklahoma
Location: El Reno
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Posting TitleWellness CoordinatorAgency340 OKLAHOMA STATE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHSupervisory Organization340 District 2Job
Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)Note: Applications will be
accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date
above.Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if
Blank)Full/Part-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensationThe salary
for this position is up to $50,667.00, based on education and
experience.Job DescriptionBasic PurposePosition has oversight of
the Healthy Living Grant for Tobacco Control and Fitness and other
Wellness Program events as well as community/county
partnershipsTypical Functions Develops and maintains strong
collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders (local,
county-wide, and state-wide) and community partners for involvement
in tobacco control, nutrition and fitness, and other wellness
initiatives; Communicates program goals and success to
professionals, decision makers, community leaders, contractors, and
the media; Ensures use of accurate demographic, scientific,
statistical and programmatic information related to tobacco
control, nutrition and fitness, and other wellness issues;
Coordinates and facilitates resources for meetings (may include but
are not limited to providing meeting accommodations and notices,
logistical assistance, training opportunities, health communication
resources, budget support, and other assistance as may be needed by
the coalition); Provides and coordinates training and technical
assistance to the community and local partners. Assures that the
partners members are provided opportunities to develop or enhance
specific experience and expertise in effective tobacco control and
nutrition and fitness interventions, (wellness topics) through
participation in training workshops, conference calls, and
evaluation activities; Mobilizes community organizations to develop
and implement community interventions and system and organizational
level changes; Develops media messages (press kits, fact sheets,
and other materials tailored to local tobacco, nutrition and
fitness, and other wellness needs) for professional and lay
audiences based cultural, social and behavioral factors in the
delivery of tobacco control, nutrition and fitness, and other
wellness information and cultivates media relationships; Analyzes
and stays abreast of public health policy and standards; Plans,
coordinates, and conducts on-site educational and training
activities and provides technical assistance on various tobacco
control, nutrition and fitness, and other wellness related topics;
Provides education to designated local stakeholders, city council
members, and state legislators; Develops grant reports, collects
data and maintains data on the grant program; Complies with all
program, financial and evaluation guidelines and requirements of
the grant; Develops and maintains a communication mechanism to keep
partners and community fully informed of community issues, events,
and activities as well as grant related plans, budgets, and issues;
Coordinates the strategic planning process and meetings involving
the stakeholders and its partners; Reviews and analyzes local
strategic plans and works with the coalition and partners and lead
agency staff to implement the plans as well as formulate future
strategic plans under the grant program for submittal to grantor
annually; Researches promising and best practices interventions,
and continually develops knowledge involving tobacco control,
nutrition and fitness, and overall wellness in order to assess the
best strategies for achieving grant outcomes; Ensure completion of
invoices and expenditure reports for submission to grantors; Works
with funders or grantors, technical assistance providers and the
external evaluator to facilitate fulfillment of grant requirements,
effective implementation of programs, and appropriate use of
funds.Education and ExperienceThis is the career level where
incumbents perform duties and responsibilities at the full
performance level. Bachelors degree in a public health related,
behavioral health related, or social science related field.
Substitution for the education and work experience require a
minimum of two years of college with four years of experience
working within communities on community development and
mobilization and/or the implementation of preventive health
programs or education.Preferred QualificationsBachelors degree in a
public health related, behavioral health related, or social science
related field with two years managing a program or a Masters degree
in a public health related, behavioral health related, or social
science related field.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and
Competencies Ability to provide technical assistance to various
organizations in planning and managing community-based programs;
Technical skills and proficiency in computer applications for
research and education resources; Skill in developing and
delivering oral presentations; Ability to communicate effectively
orally and in writing; Ability to coordinate training events and
workshops for adults and youth; Knowledge of tobacco control,
nutrition and fitness, and other wellness trends and strategies
that target children, youth and adults, including advertising,
policies and standards, and promising or best practices; Knowledge
of programmatic and fiscal components of public health or social
services program implementation; Ability to analyze budgets and
expenditure data; Ability to formulate and implement policies and
procedures; Ability to think and act decisively about financial
issues and corrective plans involving non-compliance; Capacity to
grasp abstract ideas and form a coherent picture; Ability to
objectively analyze a situation and evaluate pros and cons of any
course of action; Analytical skills with financial and programmatic
processes for improving the grant program; Ability to design and
implement effective workflow processes and procedures; Ability to
show cultural competence in working with diverse populations;
Willing to be a team player and work collaboratively with
coalitions and community agencies; and Ability to be organized,
proactive, work independently and be a self-starter; Ability to
manage multiple projects and priorities with various deadlines and
tasks. Ability to guide a team.Physical Demands and Work
EnvironmentWork is typically performed in an office setting with a
climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level.
While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to
talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position
requires long period of sitting and daily use of computer and
phone. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel
associated with this position. Office Environment: Computer
Based.Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal
opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of
genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national
origin, or disability.Current State of Oklahoma employees must
apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to
Careers app on WD home screen> Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal
State of Oklahoma'.
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