Senior Health Promotion Specialist

Plus One, an Optum Company; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness rewards program

Professional development

Job summary

Plus One, an Optum Company, is seeking a Senior Health Promotion Specialist to design and implement holistic well-being programs for a high-profile corporate client in St. Louis, MO or Shelton, CT. The role supports a hybrid schedule with four days on-site weekly and some travel to offices as needed.

The position involves assessing health needs, delivering programs, managing preventive health initiatives, and collaborating with the client and partners to promote healthy behaviors and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health promotion, health education or related field.
• 3+ years in health promotion, health management or related area.
• Strong multitasking, time-management and organizational skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess employees’ health needs and develop well-being solutions.
• Develop and deliver in-person and virtual health programs.
• Coordinate preventive health initiatives like flu clinics and screenings.
• Partner with client, vendors and community resources on well-being strategies.
• Coordinate health and well-being marketing for on-site and virtual spaces.
• Engage ERGs and ambassadors to boost participation.
• Report engagement and results to show improvements.

Skills

Health promotion

Public health

Client relations

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in health promotion/related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are currently seeking a dedicated, motivated and entrepreneurially minded Senior Health Promotion Specialist with a passion for developing and implementing holistic well-being programs for a high-profile corporate client located in St. Louis, MO or Shelton, CT.

This position follows a hybrid schedule, with four days on-site each week and periodic travel to office locations as needed to support team and business objectives.

What you will do:

• Assess employees’ health needs by using audit tools and client and employee feedback to develop and deploy appropriate well- being solutions and programming.
• Coordinate, develop and deliver a range of in-person and virtual programs that educate members on how to improve their health and well-being.
• Manage preventive health initiatives, including annual flu shot clinics, biometric screenings, and other population health programs designed to improve employee health outcomes and engagement.
• Partner with the client, vendors and community resources to execute workplace well-being strategies that will improve employees’ health and mental resilience.
• Coordinate health and well-being marketing and communications relating to the workplace’s on-site and virtual spaces in order to promote healthy behavior and health care engagement.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), site champions and employee ambassadors to drive participation, gather feedback and support a culture of well-being across the organization.
• Report on engagement, referrals, workplace well-being initiatives and results in order to demonstrate improvement in baseline metrics.

What we are looking for:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., health promotion, health education, public health).
• Three or more years of experience in health promotion, health management, human resources and organizational behavior or a related field.
• The ability to multi-task, and to execute time-management, problem-solving, organizational and follow-up skills.
• Strong technical and regulatory knowledge.
• The ability to network, engage and interact with clients and members.
• Competence with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Health plan experience.

Additional knowledge and experience that you can bring to this role, but which is not required:

• Master’s degree in health promotion management, public health or a related field.
• Related health promotion or public health certification, such as National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC), WellCert Certified Wellness Practitioner or CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist).
• Five years of industry experience.

About Us:

Plus One, part of the Optum Workplace Well-being portfolio of services, provides fitness and well-being services to clients across a broad range of industries, driving employee engagement in health and wellness programs. Our services include fitness, nutrition, ergonomics, wellness coaching and health promotion. Our team members believe that the most effective way to help people adopt a healthier lifestyle is through personal connections infused with hospitality, empathy and a lot of fun.

Perks of working at Plus One, an Optum company*:

Health and financial:

• Medical plan choices with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Dental and Vision coverage plans
• 401(k) Retirement & Savings Plan
• Life Insurance (team member, spouse and dependents)
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Transportation and Parking Plans
• Paid parental leave

Well-being:

• Paid time off
• Wellness rewards program
• Free memberships to various fitness facilities and wellness subscriptions
• 24/7 health and wellness support through the Employee Assistance program
• Entertainment and consumer discounts
• Inclusion and Belonging Council

Growth and development:

• Free professional development courses through internal learning management systems
• Discounted certifications through industry leading agencies
• Free CPR/AED certifications
• Free continuing education courses and credits
• Employee Referral Reward program

*Please note, some of the benefits listed above are only available to team members who work full time hours.

Equal opportunity statement

Plus One, an Optum company, is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Plus One is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Pay is based on several factors including, but not limited to, local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, geographic differentials, and other business and organizational needs. In addition to the hourly rate, Plus One offers a comprehensive benefits package (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements), which includes health insurance, life and disability benefits, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. The hourly rate for this position ranges from $30 to $40. Plus One, an Optum Company, adheres to all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws as applicable.