What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Wellness position at Community Memorial Health System?
Responsibilities
Position Overview:
The Director of Wellness is responsible for the development, implementation and assessment of programing as it relates to community outreach in the areas of education and wellness. As the leader of outreach efforts, this position oversees opportunities to build relationships with the broader community beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics. The Director of Wellness develops and implements initiatives that increase the visibility and trust of the CMHS brand within our service area.
Supervisory Responsibilities:Establish and implement policies, objectives and procedures for Community Wellness programs/initiatives.
Supervise and evaluate work activities of clinical, technical, clerical and other personnel within the department; including work schedules and assignments. Responsible for managing financial operations including budget planning, authorization of expenditures and fiscal reporting.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
1. Plan, organize and coordinate the activities of the Community Memorial Health System (CMHS) community wellness programs in alignment with the organizations strategic plan.
2. Oversee community wellness and education programs including but not limited to HealthAware, the Fitness Center, Speaker Series and educational workshops, and community partner programming.
3. Ensure alignment across community benefit strategies, community education, and programming.
4. Coordinate community wellness activities with CMHS clinical staff and managers as needed.
5. Assist other CMHS departments with the development and implementation of evidence-based programs ensuring that the appropriate evaluation processes are in place.
6. Oversee CMHS’ participation in community events including coordination staff/volunteers, collateral, give away items, etc.
7. Maintain a calendar of outreach activities, including community events and workshops.
8. Collaborate with marketing and development on internal/external partnerships, community service projects, and sponsorship opportunities, as needed.
9. Participate as the community wellness lead on the CMHS community benefit committee.
10. Attend relevant community meetings, participate in relevant councils and CMHS committees.
11. Demonstrate familiarity with the various communities served by CMHS, as well as knowledge of the various healthcare issues affecting these communities.
12. Demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal direction.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or related field
- Five (5) years of experience planning & implementing outreach healthcare programing
- Current Driver’s License
- Current and ongoing Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) that is considered insurable under the CMHS insurance coverages
Preferred:
- Current CA RN License
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Five (5) years related experience in a community-based hospital or healthcare organization
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or related field
Overview
Community Memorial Health System is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization that consists of two hospitals and 15 community clinics including family-practice, urgent care, our residency program, and several specialties within Ventura County. We are fully accredited by Det Norske Veritas (DNV), licensed by the California Department of Public Health and ISO 9001:2015 certified.
Located close to the beach, just 60 miles north of Los Angeles, is Community Memorial Hospital. Our 242-bed, acute care facility, is committed to providing quality patient care in an environment that promotes clinical excellence and innovative leadership.
Ojai Valley Community Hospital, an affiliate of Community Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed general acute care facility designated as a Critical Access Hospital with a distinct part 66 bed skilled nursing facility. OVCH provides inpatient, outpatient, and skilled nursing services for mostly primary and secondary care needs. In addition, we operate a 24-hour standby emergency department.
CMHS offers some of the best benefits in the industry, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development. At our facility, our employees share their enthusiasm for life as well as for helping others. As you balance your work life with your other passions, we're there for you every step of the way.
CMHS offers excellent benefits, such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance. We also offer a comprehensive 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and a variety of other great benefits.
If you are interested in joining teams that meld quality care and compassion to create an environment of excellence, please take a moment to discover more about what it's like to work at Community Memorial Health System.
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