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Develops and delivers strategic corporate wellness services internally for LVHN and/or externally for corporate business clients. Plans and implements corporate wellness programs with a goal to improve the health and wellness of a given population. Designs and implements program assessments, evaluates program outcomes, and provides reporting and strategic wellness consultation to clients.

Job Duties

• Assesses employer needs and communicates outcomes to clients to set realistic goals and opportunities for client wellness programs and population health improvement.
• Plans, implements, evaluates, and provides reporting on all wellness programs for internal and external clients.
• Provides strategic wellness consultation to internal and external clients by providing education and making recommendations for program enhancements and opportunities to improve health.
• Develops and delivers high quality programs, health education programs, and presentations to internal and external clients and stakeholders.
• Assists and supports departmental programs, maintains department and NCQA protocols, and provides evaluations and outcome measurements.
• Keeps current with corporate wellness knowledge and research; maintains professional standards.
• Works with external vendors and stakeholders, Business Development, Marketing and other internal departments to implement wellness services for internal and external clients.

• Bachelor's Degree in public health, community health, or health education.
• 2 years of experience working as a health educator or in corporate wellness.
• Understands prevention strategies, evidence-based practices, health communications, and/or needs assessments.
• Relates effectively and diplomatically with diverse audiences including providers, colleagues, stakeholders, and business clients; maintains productive relationships at all levels.
• CHES-Cert Health Education Specialist NCHECI - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year

• Master's Degree in public health.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English).

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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