Primary Purpose:

The Employee Wellness Facilitator will facilitate the organization’s employee assistance program (EAP), providing counseling or referrals to professionals to assist employees with personal and professional needs.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field required.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Thorough understanding of confidentiality and anti-discrimination requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Ability to proactively analyze and assess uncomfortable situations and to identify appropriate resolutions.

Ability to remain professional and tactful.

Experience:

At least three years of counseling experience required.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Depending on the nature and scope of an employee’s need, provides counseling services or provides referrals to an appropriate third-party professional.
2. Communicates with human resources and, to the extent appropriate and necessary, with immediate supervisors to proactively identify employees who may need assistance.
3. Conducts confidential, anonymous surveys to ensure employee needs are being addressed.
4. Recommends modifications and/or additions to the EAP as needed to meet employee care goals.
5. Coordinates with health insurance providers to determine and communicate availability of preventive health services.
6. Develops and maintains a directory of personal and professional service providers throughout the area.
7. Serves as primary contact for offsite treatment and counseling services.
8. Fields and answers employee inquiries regarding the EAP.
9. Coordinates with the human resources director to develop the EAP budget.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress.

This position is funded with federal stimulus funds. Continuation of the is contingent upon available funding.

 This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.