Health and Wellness Practitioner

Endeavors; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A wellness organization in Albuquerque is seeking a Health and Wellness Practitioner to design and implement programs aimed at supporting recovery communities. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in health-related fields, and a preference for wellness certifications. Candidates should have experience with individuals in recovery and possess strong leadership and collaboration skills. Join us in empowering individuals to enhance their well-being and build better lives through comprehensive wellness services.

Qualifications

• Strong preference for National Wellness Institute's CWP certification.
• Experience working with individuals in recovery from alcohol or substance use preferred.
• Must maintain acceptable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Organize and implement comprehensive wellness programs.
• Collaborate with leadership for cost-effective wellness programs.
• Provide yoga, mindfulness, and other training.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Leadership capacity

Collaboration skills

Ability to foster a supportive environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health, Social Work, Health Education, or related field

National Wellness Institute's Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP)

Job description

Overview

JOB PURPOSE:

The Health and Wellness Practitioner organizes and implements comprehensive programs and activities to support Endeavors six principles of Wellness for a recovery community in Albuquerque, NM. This position will utilize Endeavor's wellness model which includes attention to the spiritual, economic, mind-body, knowledge, environmental, and connectedness needs of clients to coordinate and facilitate wellness services for the members of this community. The goal of this position is to encourage clients to develop a habit of choosing wellness every day.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and oversee wellness programming consistent with the Endeavor's Wellness Model for residents of a micro community that is focused on recovery from substance use disorder.
• Promotes wellness initiatives; answers questions and collects feedback from participants.
• Collaborates with leadership to identify cost-effective wellness programs and incentives.
• In coordination with an integrated care team, assesses and analyzes the general physical and mental health needs of the client population.
• Collaboration with external entities for support, events, opportunities, education, etc.
• Designs, implements, and executes plans/programs such as meditation classes, support groups (men's, women's, parents), life skills classes, and other activities to support client needs.
• Designs, plans, and implements classes, speakers, seminars, training, and voluntary assessments to promote healthy lifestyles.
• Drafts and maintains accurate, confidential records and reports as required to track and assess client participation, program incentives, costs, and benefits to the company.
• Drafts reports and proposals for wellness initiatives and action plans (including cost-benefit analyses) for presentation to upper management.
• Provide yoga training, mindfulness training, theta or reiki training, and guide clients through utilization of the equipment in our wellness room.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate Exceptional customer service, in Everything you do, by placing the child, family, Veteran or client first to support our mission to "Empower people to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities."

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in public health, Social Work, Health Education, or related field required. Strong preferences for National Wellness Institute's Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) or similar certification

EXPERIENCE: Experience working with individuals in recovery from alcohol or substance use is strongly preferred. Must demonstrate leadership capacity and ability to foster team-building and a supportive, flexible environment.

ATTENDANCE: Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer's sole discretion.

LICENSES: Strong preference for National Wellness Institute's Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) or similar certification.

VEHICLE: Must have daily use of a vehicle without prior notice.

OTHER: Must be available and willing to travel to various locations and with such frequency as the business need dictates.

Endeavors has a longstanding practice of providing a work environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

Endeavors also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation,or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail] or speak with your recruiter.

Endeavors is dedicated to offering reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability and need help submitting your application online, please reach out to us at [e-mail]. If you are chosen for an interview, we will provide further details on how to request accommodations for the interview process.