Health & Wellness Manager

Overview

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)

• Demonstrates and abides by the Company Core Values and the operating principles.
• Creates and sustains positive working relationships with co-workers.
• Active in Center/Company Leadership program.
• Stays current on Job Corps policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of all student records and maintains HIPPA compliance.
• Securely safeguards all records within the scope of the Center’s protocols and procedures.
• Documents all procedures, counseling, and education provided to students accurately and timely.
• Follows infection control procedures.
• Assists with maintaining equipment and supplies.
• Adheres to the departmental budget.
• On-call support required
• Participates in the Center’s applicant file review and serves as the File Review Team (FRT) Coordinator. Reviews all medical information submitted and sends to the appropriate Qualified Health Professional (QHP) for further review. This includes helping gather additional information from medical providers, schools or applicants to complete a clinical interview.
• Serves and participates in the Disability Accommodation Committee (DAC) and performs duties as the H&W Co-Disability Coordinator to ensure services are provided to students with disabilities.
• Submits recommendations to the Center Director for medical separations related to health or dental conditions on behalf of the Center Physician.
• Provides documentation and referrals of students who are recommended for separation from the program due to health or dental conditions on behalf of the Center Physician.
• Organizes and submits signed and approved Health Care Guidelines that include Treatment Guidelines for Health Staff and Symptomatic Management Guidelines for Non-Health Staff.
• Conducts monthly medication reviews for students on long-term prescribed medications with the Center Physician and CMHC, as appropriate. Medication rationale and review includes student adherence, side effects, and whether or not the medication is leading to the desired effect.
• Supervises Center Health and Wellness services and staff.
• Completes and submits required reporting for the Health and Wellness Program.
• Provides student education/training during Student Professional Development Days and/or other opportunities as appropriate.
• Provides staff new hire orientation for Health and Wellness and Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Serves as member of Center’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Team (SART).
• Performs physical and emotional wellness assessments. Establishes individualized student health and wellness plans according to protocol outlined in the center’s Health Standing Orders.
• Responsible for updating Center Health & Wellness Standard Operating Procedures and Plans.
• Prepares and conducts health and wellness staff performance evaluations.
• Conducts a cursory health evaluation of new students.
• Performs phlebotomy procedures and collects specimens as required by National Job Corps Protocol.
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