Wellbeing Consultant (Remote)

CareFirst, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 68,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

CareFirst, Inc. is seeking a Wellbeing Consultant to design and implement workplace wellness strategies for a large national employer.

The role is remote with travel to client locations as needed, and includes developing health education content and engaging stakeholders to drive participation. The candidate will partner with HR and vendors, analyze program outcomes, and ensure programs align with CareFirst’s wellness initiatives and ROI expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 extra years of relevant work experience.
• 3 years experience in health promotion, health education, or health-related field.
• Masters Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent CareFirst at client-sponsored meetings, events, and wellness activities.
• Develop comprehensive wellbeing strategies and Culture of Health goals aligned with client needs.
• Integrate health clinics, benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
• Design and implement wellness programs and communication plans to improve employee health outcomes.
• Create and execute engagement strategies that drive participation in wellness initiatives.
• Review client wellness environments and recommend enhancements to support healthier behaviors for employees and families.
• Design, develop, and deliver health education content to employee populations, both virtually and in person.

Skills

Health promotion

Health education

Project management

Public speaking

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Job description

Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE:

CareFirst is hiring a Wellbeing Consultant to support a large national multi-site employer. The employer is headquartered in Salisbury, Maryland but this individual will sit remotely and visit client assigned locations as requested. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating, and facilitating workplace wellness strategies that improve the health and well-being of employees and their families.

In addition to direct client-facing responsibilities, the Wellbeing Consultant will support operational and strategic projects that advance CareFirsts overall wellbeing initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Represent CareFirst at client-sponsored meetings, events, and wellness activities.
• Develop comprehensive wellbeing strategies and Culture of Health goals aligned with client needs.
• Integrate health clinics, benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
• Design and implement wellness programs and communication plans to improve employee health outcomes.
• Create and execute engagement strategies that drive participation in wellness initiatives.
• Review client wellness environments and recommend enhancements to support healthier behaviors for employees and families.
• Design, develop, and deliver health education content to employee populations, both virtually and in person.
• Lead or contribute to operational processes, special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
• Partner with third-party vendors to coordinate and deliver programs and services that enhance overall workplace wellness strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to integrate and support health and wellness programs and corporate initiatives.
• Work closely with Human Resources leadership and vendor partners to evaluate program effectiveness and produce credible ROI and outcomes data.
• Ensure familiarity with CareFirsts integrated products, programs, and services, and make referrals to health-related partners as appropriate.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on wellness metrics, scorecards, and engagement outcomes.
• Assist in managing wellness program budgets to maximize participation and value.
• Coordinate disease prevention and healthy lifestyle activities during and following client implementation.
• Develop and lead wellness champion committees to support ongoing engagement.
• Serve as an ongoing liaison and subject matter expert for client wellness needs.
• Present program results, opportunities, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelors degree OR i n lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Experience:

• 3 years experience in health promotion, health education, or health-related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree
• Experience in the development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of health and wellness initiatives aimed toward improving the health status of employees and retirees.
• Have a working knowledge of current and emerging healthcare trends and health behavior/education principles and communication methods.
• Ability to develop and present on a variety of health education topics.
• An independent means of transportation. Travel to client locations as needed and requested.
• Ability to work outside of standard business hours, as needed to meet the client's needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Excellent verbal and written skills, including proven experience in the development of presentations and proposals.
• Proven experience in delivering Health and Wellness presentations.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to develop wellness newsletters/flyers/publications.
• Critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Analytical skills to evaluate and interpret data and draw conclusions.
• Initiative and ability to work independently and with others in a team.
• Ability to positively interface with internal staff and external clients.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and timelines.
• Demonstrated proficiency with various computer applications/software, particularly those related to the development of wellness presentations.

Salary Range: $67,896 - $134,849

Salary Range Disclaimer

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Department

Workplace Wellness

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of theCompany to provide equal employment opportunities to allqualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship