Health and Wellness Manager

Job Summary: The Health and Wellness Manager (HWM) serves as the team leader for the Health and Wellness Program, managing daily operations related to assessment, treatment, emergency care, and case management of student health conditions. The HWM is responsible for implementing and monitoring the overall Health and Wellness Program to include medical, oral health, mental health, and substance abuse in accordance with the Job Corps Federal Regulations. 

The Health and Wellness Manager oversees provision of health and wellness services including:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Active in Center/Company Leadership program.
• Stays current on Job Corps policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of all student records and maintains HIPPA compliance.
• Documents all procedures, counseling, and education provided to students accurately and timely.
• Adheres to the departmental budget.
• On-call support required via phone
• Participates in the Center’s applicant file review and serves as the File Review Team (FRT) Coordinator.
• Serves and participates in the Disability Accommodation Committee (DAC) and performs duties as the H&W Co-Disability Coordinator to ensure services are provided to students with disabilities.
• Organizes and submits signed and approved Health Care Guidelines that include Treatment Guidelines for Health Staff and Symptomatic Management Guidelines for Non-Health Staff.
• Completes and submits required reporting for the Health and Wellness Program.
• Provides student education/training during Student Professional Development Days and/or other opportunities as appropriate. 
• Serves as member of Center’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Team (SART).
• Responsible for updating Center Health & Wellness Standard Operating Procedures and Plans.
• Prepares and conducts health and wellness staff performance evaluations.
• Conducts a cursory health evaluation of new students.
• Performs phlebotomy procedures and collects specimens as required by National Job Corps Protocol.
• Administers medication, monitors, and follows up to observe students.
• Performs routine medical tasks within the scope of license and documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs and Student Health Records.
• Coordination of Chronic Care Management Plans for students with chronic illnesses.
• Nursing assessment and triage of students with acute illnesses and concerns; implement provider orders.
• Administers immunizations as required
• Leads and supports the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyles (HEALS) committee and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

Minimum: Minimum of Associates Degree in Nursing. Must have active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state where the center is located.  

Preferred: Three years’ experience as a practicing nurse, one of which was in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of nursing techniques/procedures and time management. Excellent communication and skills, both oral and written. Familiarity with medical needs of disadvantaged youth. Must obtain and maintain CPR. Sound management techniques. Ability to handle multiple priorities.

Physical Requirements:

Frequently

Sitting

Seeing

Hearing

Speaking

Occasionally

Standing

Walking

Bending

Stooping

Squatting

Flexibility

Seldom

Climbing

Lifting 50 pounds

Carrying

Kneeling

Pushing/Pulling

Running

Driving

Environmental Demands:

Equipment: Ability to operate office equipment 

Work Alone: Occasionally works alone

Work With Others: 85% of time spent working and interacting with team and other departments

Reading: Ability to read at a college level

Writing: Ability to write at a college level