Someone who is passionate about the wellbeing of individuals and about making a positive impact on the community! The Community Wellness Director is responsible for coordinating efforts to improve health and wellness in the Community of Derby/USD 260. They will manage, lead and support the Derby Health Collaborative, a community based collaborative dedicated to improving community wellness through education, providing healthy opportunities and motivation, and reinforcing healthy choices and activities. Will work with local government entities, nonprofits and private business to coordinate community health and wellness efforts and develop a cohesive health strategy for the entire community. Will develop and implement DRC wellness programs, and is responsible for internal staff DRC Wellness program.     

What Winning As A Community Wellness Director Looks Like:

• Manage the Derby Health Collaborative. Schedule quarterly meetings, work closely with collaborative members and manage collaborative initiatives.  
• Organize a working group of local government wellness staff to share resources and cooperative wellness efforts.
• Create and implement community wellness programs.
• Develop measures by which to judge effectiveness and present those periodically for review by DRC and Derby Health Collaborative. Report on the short term and long term effectiveness of the collaborative. 
• Gather and interpret health related data for the community.
• Develop and present material to local business and organizations, based on national best practices, on developing internal wellness programs. Provide ongoing support and consultation as organizations progress with their programs.
• Work with health care providers and other vendors to identify efficiencies and opportunities for improvement of service.
• Staff and Chair DRC Employee Wellness Committee. Primary person in charge of developing DRC internal staff wellness program. Lead in setting measurable goals for the employee wellness program. Track and coordinate program incentives. 

• Keep current with industry regulations and legal issues; and communicate any impact on existing and future policy options.  
• Research, write, apply for and manage wellness grant opportunities.
• Carry out all other duties assigned by the Director of Programs.

POSITION CLOSES JUNE 6, 2022

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in health education, exercise physiology, or degreed professionals with significant public health related experience.   

EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years experience coordinating health and wellness programs.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Functions may be performed in an environment that may cause exposure to sun. Need to have the ability to see and hear, sit, stoop, bend and move about. Must posses an audible voice for communication and ability to lift light equipment.

Must be a well-organized self-starter with excellent computer and customer service skills. Must have excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Experience managing projects, including developing timelines and facilitating meetings. Experience in strategic planning, including defining goals and related objectives. Should be computer literate with knowledge in basic Microsoft products. Grant writing experience preferred. Will at times require work on evenings and weekends.  Must be able to pass a criminal background check.