Description

Job Summary: The Health and Wellness Manager (HWM) serves as the administrative 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 (PRH) Policy and Requirements Handbook, and federal and state laws related to professional scope of practice with a general emphasis on helping students overcome barriers to employability.

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

Basic health services
Chronic care management
Acute illness and injuries
Oral Health services
Mental Health services
Medication management
Family Planning Program
Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyle (HEALS) Program
Trainee Employee Assistance and Tobacco Use Prevention Programs
Emergency care
Communicable Disease and Infection Control
Laboratory Services
Immunization Program
Disability Services
Sexual Assault education and prevention
Applicant File Review
Medical Separations With Reinstatement (MSWRs)

Duties/Responsibilities:

Demonstrate Company Core Values and maintain positive professional relationships with staff and students.
Ensure compliance with Job Corps policies, PRH/CSD procedures, HIPAA regulations, and confidentiality standards.
Supervise Health & Wellness services, staff, and program operations.
Coordinate student health assessments, wellness plans, chronic care management, emergency care, and referrals.
Administer medications, immunizations, phlebotomy procedures, CLIA-waived testing, and routine nursing care within scope of practice.
Lead health education and wellness training programs for students and staff, including new hire orientation and professional development sessions.
Serve on key committees including Disability Accommodation Committee (DAC), Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Team (SART), Wellness Committee, and HEALS Committee.
Review applicant medical files and coordinate accommodations and health-related recommendations with qualified healthcare professionals.
Maintain accurate medical records, documentation, reporting, and compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
Coordinate medical appointments, worker’s compensation documentation, OSHA logs, and medication reviews with healthcare providers.
Manage health supplies, pharmaceuticals, equipment, budgets, and quality improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with Center leadership, counselors, residential staff, and healthcare subcontractors to support student wellness and program goals.
Provide on-call support and perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Career Systems Development Corporation

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