Health & Wellness Navigator

Description

About Us:

• If you’re looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women, and children in your community, we may have a job for you.
• Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.
• We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries, we serve families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference. 

What we offer: 

· Salary: $19.00 - $20.00

· Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.

· Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.

· PTO is offered to full-time and part-time employees. 

· 11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually. 

· Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match. 

· $15,000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.

· Employee Assistance Program

· Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.

· Tuition reimbursement program

· Training and career development.

· Discounted membership at the YMCA.

Job Functions: According to the mission and vision of the organization, supports the development and execution of strategies that impact positive health outcomes, lower health costs, and community engagement. This position is responsible for establishing and cultivating community events and health programming for families in need. Implement and maintain innovative health and wellness programming designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, increase family health education, and improve family health outcomes. Coordinates and oversee weekly Health and Wellness activities. Acts as a liaison with staff, community partners, and volunteers. Strategize, coordinate, and communicate with program leadership, volunteer services, food services, staff, and other internal departments who facilitate client health programming. This position is in-person, Pasco based, and 1-2 days a week in Tampa. Additional reporting days, weekend support, and duties beyond normal workday hours may be required as needed. Works closely with HR on Health and Wellness communications under the guidance of the Director of Health and Wellness.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Work with clients to develop and maintain Health and Wellness goals. Create objectives for their programs and track      progress.  Engage and support families as they try to increase their health and wellness outcomes.  
2. Assess the nutritional needs of clients and coordinate with the kitchen, outreach, and in-kind departments to ensure      that nutritional needs are met. Education and support to clients on nutritional elements. Work with kitchen staff to ensure client dietary needs are accounted for.
3. Represent Metropolitan Ministries at strategic and organization-supported community events, network meetings, and pursue      partnerships that will enhance/support services and community involvement as determined by the organization's strategy. Provide tours of the campus facilities. 
4. Meet personal goals established in individual development plan, KPI’s, and based upon annual evaluations and through      regular supervision. Actively contributes to achieving the team's and organizational targets and goals. Supports the team with other assigned tasks. Adheres to all policies of Metropolitan Ministries.
5. Work with other departments to improve processes, meet growing needs, and involve supervisor as needed when there are      barriers to reaching competing demands that prevent workable solutions.
6. Maintain weekly tracking of client health progress and assist clients in preparation of medical procedures (pregnancy,      surgery, etc.) and making accommodations within their living quarters for recovery. 
7. Maintain real-time notations related to Health and Wellness in the HMIS database. 
8. Facilitate Health and Wellness assessments of all families participating in residential programming. Provides food bins and      YMCA memberships to clients when available. 
9. Reports to the Director of Health & Wellness for pervision and support. 

Requirements

Education and Experience: Degree in Public Health, Health Education, or similar, along with a minimum of 2 years’ experience providing health and wellness services for at-risk populations. Must understand the inter-relationship of stress and trauma's impact on health outcomes.

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