Wellness Program Coordinator

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Job Title:

Wellness Program Coordinator (HS)

Department:

Health System Shared Services | Steven Gabbe Health & Wellness

Scope of Position:

The Wexner Medical Center Gabbe Wellbeing Office serves the employees and learners of the Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine. The Gabbe Wellbeing Office Program Coordinator will play a major role in the execution of Gabbe Wellbeing Office wellbeing programs and events. The Program Coordinator will work closely with leadership within the Gabbe Wellbeing Office, Director for OSU Integrative Medicine, and other members of leadership teams that may sponsor an initiative.

Position Summary:

At the direction of the Wexner Medical Center Gabbe Wellbeing Office Leadership team, the Program Coordinator will round on units and at Central Ohio ambulatory sites with the Wellness Cart both proactively and by request to offer employees and learners the opportunity to take a break, enjoy a treat, learn about current programs, activities, and wellness opportunities at OSUWMC/COM, and engage in casual conversation that supports a culture of wellbeing. The Program Coordinator will also be trained to assist with facilitation of the Gabbe Wellbeing Office sponsored Mindfulness in Motion (MIM 30) Program that is offered to OSUWMC/COM employees and learners. Other activities include participating on various committees to support wellbeing work across the organization, engaging in training to become a Brief Emotional Support Team (BEST) peer supporter through the OSU Stress, Trauma and Resilience (STAR) Program, participating in orientation to become a Buckeye Wellness Innovator (BWI) for the organization, and hosting tables at wellness fairs and/or giving presentations as needed to share wellbeing resources. While this is primarily a 1st shift position, the person in this role will occasionally round in the evenings to serve 2nd and 3rd shift employees as well.

Organizational Expectations:

Practices within Wexner Medical Center at the Ohio State University’s policies and procedures. Adheres to the Intensive Caring Value statements as demonstrated through positive patient/guest relations, positive and effective interactions with staff, and formulating and meeting developmental goals

Physical/Visual/Mental Requirements:

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

While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to:

• Transport / move materials in order to perform job functions
• Move objects weighing up to 30 pounds
• Perform necessary duties while working with office equipment
• Communicate clearly
• Demonstrate skills of de-escalation and crisis management.

Work Environment:

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions, typical of such places as offices and meeting rooms (e.g., use of safe-work practices, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations and traffic signs).

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree in Allied Medicine, Health Education, Public Health or related field. 2 years of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Education Desired

3-5 years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred. A background in health promotion is also preferred.

Function: Social and Behavioral Health

Sub-function: Wellness

Career Band: Individual Contributor - S2

Additional Information:

Location:

Doan Hall (0089)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift