*Description* *Summary:* The Manager of Wellness will design, plan, direct and evaluate WCHN wellnessprogramming and initiatives; Identify network-wide wellness needs andissues;Develop wellness initiatives that improve community health and wellness; Promotehealth and wellness through the supervision of dissemination and deployment of credible educational materials, workshops, presentations, and organizational events; andSupport anoverall culture of wellness through innovative programs and services withthe goal of improving wellness while reducing health risks. *Responsibilities:* 1.Responsible for program planning, development, management, evaluation, and communication: Inpartnership with the Administrative Director of Total Rewards, and in collaboration with the VP ofPopulation Health Operations, plans and develops all aspects of the comprehensive employee wellnessprogram (incl. Vitive Health) including oversight of multiple integrated components across the network andin the community; Provides oversight for the coordination of all wellness-related providers and vendors;Establishes, develops and manages the Vitive Health Wellness Champion program; Ensures collaboration withthe HR team to increase employee participation in wellness activities and improve ROI related to the VitiveHealth program; and Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. 2.Leads the supervision of the operations of WCHN's Vitive Health Wellness Program with continuousevaluation and newdevelopment of comprehensive community and employee health and prevention programs, policies, andprocedures; evaluation of program outcomes and operations; oversight of Wellness Associate duties ofsetting of annual Vitive Health Biometricscreenings and on-site educational events; and continued development of relationships with partners inwellness including WCHN spiritual department as well as outside vendors such as YMCA and WCHNHealthyLiving Partnership, Morrison Food Service, and other vendors integrated into wellness offerings. Establishesa health education team to develop workplace community health awareness and health outreach strategy,materials, and educational programs. Leads communications related to Vitive Health and Healthy Living 3.Supervisescommunications and promotions related to the Vitive Health program, both internally andexternally; leads the planning and oversees the coordination of annual/quarterly/monthly events; ensures theimplementation of announcements/ information and the monthly calendar of events; and supervises theAnnual Health Fairs at4 major locations. Researches, designs, implements, monitors and evaluates Wellnessinitiatives designed topromote a culture that improves the health and well-being of participants in theWCHN Network and community. Evaluates programs on an ongoing basis and reports on programeffectiveness; determines additional employee needs and interests; and facilitates changes and/or additions to the program to reflect thechanging needs of the employee and community population. 4.Wellness Liaison & Community outreach: Represents WCHN on subcommittee on Employee Wellness andPopulations Health Management at the Connecticut Hospital Association and external community healthcommittees as needed. Makes recommendations affecting relevant wellness policies and programs.Establishes and tracks health and wellness program metrics. Reviews and monitors WCHN departmentstraining programs and schedules to ensure that departments are providing required offerings and training onhealth and wellness. Establishes and oversees dashboards including tracking of health and wellness programmetrics. Leads or providesguidance to other staff and/or departments on health and wellness related issues. 5.Establishes and oversees multi-tiered wellness committees. Establishes relationships within the communityand network with those who share the goal of providing health and wellness to the community. Works inpartnership with theambulatory are management program to implement activities that promote health andwellness for defined populations. 6.Works in partnership with the RN Health Coach of the Healthy Living Partnership with the WiltonYMCA. Oversees wellness interns and manages the relationship with academic institutions' (such as WCSU)health and wellness departments. Directs and oversees the wellness associate and wellness coaches. 7.Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 8.Performs other duties as assigned. Education: MASTER'S LVL DGRE *Other Information:* * This position requires a minimum formal education of Master Degree and minimum of five years job-related experience. * Competency in health and medical terminology * Knowledge of nutrition and physical fitness education; * Experience with stress management and weight management strategies * Knowledge of chronic disease management as part of a wellness program. * Demonstration of program development, coordination, implementation and supervision. * Competence in public speaking and group presentations. * Knowledge of clinical guidelines and public policy related to community health. * Strong telephone, office, and online etiquette. Research oriented. Working Conditions: Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions Company: Nuvance Health Org Unit: 1788 Department: Total Rewards Exempt: Yes Salary Range: $40.43 - $75.10 Hourly We are an equal opportunity employer Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. 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