General Information
| Payroll Title | ANL 2 | Title Code | 007235 | Grade/Step | 07 | Working Title | Occupational Wellness Specialist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department Name | Human Resources Dept | Supervisor | Marsha K Marion | Department Head | Jadie Lee |
Special Requirements and Conditions
| Critical Position |
| Valid Driver License |
Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Items Used
| Standard office equipment |
Position Purpose
| Under the general supervision of the Workplace Health & Wellness Program Manager, the Occupational Wellness Specialist will collaborate with the UCR Workplace Health & Wellness Unit (Wellness, Ergonomics, Workers' Compensation, Disability Management) and Recreation Services to design and develop a comprehensive occupational wellness program as part of the larger system wide initiative to reduce injuries in the workplace. The position will manage and implement all processes and procedures developed system wide and design and develop all related campus action plans and forms used to provide for an efficient workflow, status documentation, and outcomes. |
Essential Functions
| Essential Function | % Time |
|---|---|
| Program Management | 60 |
| Collaborate with Workers' Compensation/Sedgwick to identify eligible candidates for the program, based on claim/injury history and other predetermined criteria (i.e. job duties, potential high risk, etc.).
Work closely with the Recreation Center's Occupational Wellness Coordinator to manage all referrals into the program and participate in follow-up meetings and activities. Work with participants to assess current health, injury status and history, essential job functions, review biometric/fitness assessment data, and determine participant's readiness to change health risk behaviors and ability to participate in the program(s). Coordinate referral process to all programs: Recreation Center, Wellness Programs, Nutrition/Dietician consultation, EH&S, Ergonomics, Disability Management, EAP, etc. resulting in a personalized "Wellness Action Plan" designed to improve participants' overall health. Coordinate and track all referrals, appointments, and monitor progress and follow-up. Design and implement additional wellness/health improvement programs and services to enhance existing program. Additional programs would provide opportunities for referring employees to participate at multiple entry points throughout the year. Examples include: additional behavior change programs, condition management, smoking cessation, and individual wellness consultations. Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote program and increase employee engagement and motivation. Track all wellness program participation/attendance and outcomes for reporting. Ensure occupational health clinics are completing all required forms and comply with established processes and workflow. |
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| Program Administration/Reporting | 35 |
| Manage financial aspects (i.e. billing) between Recreation, Wellness, Occupational Health, Registered Dieticians and Workers' Compensation/Sedgwick.
Capture and input required metrics into program outcomes database. Ensure that all forms and data collected are handled in a confidential manager and all paperwork and processes are HIPAA compliant. Provide reporting on program / participant outcomes as required by UCOP. Attend meetings, trainings and other activities related to the program, both at the local level and system wide. |
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| Other | 5 |
| Other duties as assigned to support the campus mission, Human Resources, and the UCR Workplace Health & Wellness Unit. | |
Minimum Requirements
| Minimum Requirement | Display Ranking |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| Bachelor's degree with a major in a health related field (e.g., health promotion, exercise science) or related field and 2-4 years of experience in developing, implementing and evaluating wellness/health improvement programs and processes | |
| 2 | |
| Demonstrated skill and proficiency in assessing employee health and injury status and providing a recommended plan of action | |
| 3 | |
| Working knowledge of workers' compensation and occupational health and safety | |
| 4 | |
| Excellent communication and public speaking skills | |
| 5 | |
| Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills | |
| 6 | |
| Excellent judgment and decision-making skills within a complex organizational setting | |
| 7 | |
| Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in teams, and with a diverse population of faculty, staff, community partners and vendors | |
| 8 | |
| Excellent computer literacy skills, with demonstrated skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook | |
Preferred Qualifications
| Preferred Qualification | Display Ranking |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| Master's degree in public health (MPH), health promotion, exercise physiology or other related graduate degree | |
| 2 | |
| Ability to communicate in Spanish | |
| 3 | |
| Experience in higher education or public sector | |
| Posted Position Purpose |
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| A DETAILED JOB ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE OBTAINED ON THE BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES WEBSITE: http://bas.ucr.edu/
UCR is seeking a Occupational Wellness Specialist to support the Workplace Health & Wellness Program Manager in collaborating with the UCR Workplace Health & Wellness Unit (Wellness, Ergonomics, Workers' Compensation, Disability Management) and Recreation Services to design and develop a comprehensive occupational wellness program as part of the larger system wide initiative to reduce injuries in the workplace. The position will manage and implement all processes and procedures developed system wide and design and develop all related campus action plans and forms used to provide for an efficient workflow, status documentation, and outcomes. |
| Posted Minimum Requirements |
| Bachelor's degree with a major in a health related field (e.g., health promotion, exercise science) or related field and 2-4 years of experience in developing, implementing and evaluating wellness/health improvement programs and processes Demonstrated skill and proficiency in assessing employee health and injury status and providing a recommended plan of action Working knowledge of workers' compensation and occupational health and safety Excellent communication and public speaking skills Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills Excellent judgment and decision-making skills within a complex organizational setting Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in teams, and with a diverse population of faculty, staff, community partners and vendors Excellent computer literacy skills, with demonstrated skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook |
| Posted Preferred Qualifications |
| Master's degree in public health (MPH), health promotion, exercise physiology or other related graduate degree Ability to communicate in Spanish Experience in higher education or public sector |