Health & Wellness Coordinator

Description

Join the MIKID team and make a real impact for children and families!  Be part of something meaningful—help us rebuild communities, one family at a time and advocate for those who need it. MIKID is Arizona's largest family support nonprofit, and we're on the lookout for dynamic individuals to join our team. 

At MIKID, we offer more than just a job – we offer a chance to be the change. Enjoy job flexibility, life-work fulfillment, and unparalleled support. Our robust benefits and rewards include: 

• 14 paid holidays, including your birthday!
• Matching 401K retirement plan
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 
• Employee assistance program 
• Generous Paid Time Off & Sick Time
• Opportunities for advancement 
• On-the-job training 
• Employee referral program  

Are you ready to be the change and advocate for those who need it most? To embark on this meaningful journey, all you need is passion and dedication. Check out our inspiring stories of hope: https://www.mikid.org/stories-of-hope/ 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 screen. Reimbursable by MIKID or we have resources for you to obtain them. Ready to embark on a career that matters? Apply today and grow with us! #MIKID #MakeADifference 

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

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

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to lead activities/exercises that promote a healthy lifestyle at least 60% 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.
• 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.

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.