Wellness Programs Lead: Engage & Elevate Well-Being

WorkCare, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Critical illness insurance

HSA, HRA, and FSA

Life and disability insurance

EAP

401K

Legal and identity theft coverage

Pet insurance

Job summary

WorkCare, Inc. in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks a Wellness Specialist to plan, coordinate, and deliver holistic workplace wellness initiatives across client locations. You will lead engagement, provide education, and adapt programs to diverse workforces while promoting prevention and healthy behaviors.

The role combines onsite visits and virtual programming, emphasizing data-driven improvement and strong stakeholder relationships. It does not involve clinical treatment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health promotion, public health, nutrition, exercise science, health sciences, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Wellness coaching certification or comparable credential preferred.
• Office ergonomic assessment experience and certification preferred
• Minimum of 2–4 yearsof experience in workplace wellness, health education, health promotion, or employee engagement.
• Experience functioning independently in a client facing or regional support role strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of onsite and virtual wellness programs addressing stress management, mental well‑being, injury prevention, physical activity, sleep, ergonomics, disease prevention, tobacco cessation, and related wellness topics.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for wellness services with assigned clients or locations, establishing strong relationships with employees and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate group education sessions, workshops, wellness challenges, stretch and flex programs, lunch‑and‑learns, and special wellness events tailored to workforce needs.
• Exercise independent judgment in adapting approved wellness programming, outreach methods, and engagement strategies to align with client culture and workforce demographics.
• Champion participation in the digital wellness platform and guide employees in sustained engagement with wellness tools and initiatives.
• Educate employees on available wellness resources and benefits, supporting informed participation aligned with individual wellness interests and goals.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Facilitation skills

Independent judgment

Wellness and prevention knowledge

Diversity & engagement

Organizational skills

Autonomous work

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health promotion/public health/nutrition/exercise science/health sciences

Master’s degree preferred

Wellness coaching certification preferred

Ergonomic assessment experience preferred

2–4 years workplace wellness experience

Client-facing/regional support experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital wellness platforms

Job description

WorkCare, Inc. in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks a Wellness Specialist to plan, coordinate, and deliver holistic workplace wellness initiatives across client locations. You will lead engagement, provide education, and adapt programs to diverse workforces while promoting prevention and healthy behaviors.

The role combines onsite visits and virtual programming, emphasizing data-driven improvement and strong stakeholder relationships. It does not involve clinical treatment.