Wellness Coordinator

Sun Health is looking for a big-hearted, invested, and thorough Wellness Coordinator to join our vibrant team at Administration Offices in Surprise, AZ.

Why Sun Health?

Sun Health has been supporting healthcare in the West Phoenix metropolitan area for over 50 years and continues its mission to champion superior health and wellbeing through philanthropy, inspired living, and wellness programs.

Sun Health’s core purpose is to empower people to enjoy living longer and more purposeful lives and our team members lead the way in education, advocacy, and care for our residents and community.

Statement of Purpose: Assesses health and psychological needs and develops an individual wellness plan for the coordination of care services for members. Develops proactive wellness interventions and oversees the implementation of the plan. Establishes linkages with agencies and service providers and monitors the services being administered to members. Provides education and support to members as needed.

Sun Health was recently:

• certified as a Great Place to Work by our employees in 2020 and 2021,
• awarded a top 10 spot on the national Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services™ 2020 and 2021 list, and
• awarded a Platinum award in 2019, 2020 & 2021 through the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program.

Benefits offered for this position include:

• Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Medical, dental & vision
• 401k with immediate vesting & up to 4% employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarships
• Career and leadership development opportunities
• Employee Health and Wellbeing programs & rewards
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Discount Programs through The Employee Network
• Employee Association: Nonprofit supporting team members in need

A comprehensive list of benefits for the part and full-time positions can be found here: https://www.sunhealth.org/careers#benefit

Major Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Actively participates in member application process by conducting initial health and memory screening to determine program eligibility.
• Coordinates services for members, including psychological assessments, coordination of services, crisis intervention education and medical decisions related to their health care.
• Assists with scheduling medical tests, concierge services and transportation arrangements.
• Performs wellness assessments and goals while visiting with members in their home, and educates members about available services at Sun Health.
• Recommend and coordinate community resources and interventions that maximize independence and promote safety at home.
• Provides advocacy and acts as a liaison between members and their family, and follows up with member or family concerns as needed.
• Follows up with members after hospital or health center admissions. Assists with follow-up coordination of services.
• Educates and assists with the psychological support during transitions to other levels of care.
• Provides medical advocacy, ensuring medical providers and services are coordinated to the maximum benefit of the member.
• Identifies the need and develops support groups for members as appropriate, while acting as an active member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Performs all functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
• Ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all members in a safe, secure environment.
• Employs an approach of contact and communication that demonstrates a high level of customer service.
• Ensures the confidentiality of all members and/or employee-related information.
• Attends all mandatory in-service training programs and required meetings and takes an active role in performance improvement studies, focus groups, etc. for the betterment of SHAH members.
• Be available after hours, and on weekends to respond to urgent needs or schedule needs of members.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $38.64 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We provide masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer; as well as adhere to social distancing. We are requiring all team members to obtain a Flu and COVID-19 vaccine or submit a medical or religious exemption request (subject to review and approval).

Experience:

• care management and wellness programming: 1 year (Preferred)
• assisting adults with care coordination: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LPN or RN License (Required)

Work Location: One location