Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist & Wellness Coordinator - Albany, OR Job Listing at WorkCare in Albany, OR (Job ID 172976)

Description

Job Summary

Industrial Injury Prevention Specialists (IIPS) and Wellness Coordinators are health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide a proactive approach to preventing and managing workplace injuries and illnesses. The Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist and Wellness coordinator will provide wellness services with an emphasis on cardiovascular health, injury prevention and rehabilitation, nutrition, stress management, and overall well-being.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Biometric Screenings: Facilitate regular screenings for blood pressure, weight, and body composition to empower employees in managing their health.
• Fitness Testing: Administer comprehensive fitness assessment, including cardiovascular tests and strength evaluations, following ACSM guidelines.
• Injury Prevention: Conduct functional movement screening and ergonomic assessments to minimize workplace injuries.
• Blood Draw Coordination: Organize annual blood draws with on-site clinical staff or external vendors.
• Wellness Coaching: Offer personalized consultations on exercise, nutrition, and stress management to support individual health goals.
• Individualized Programming: Develop tailored exercise programs based on fitness testing results and functional movement screenings.
• Fitness Center Management and Programming: Oversee the operations of the on-site fitness center including equipment orientations and customized fitness programs.
• Functional Training: Assist participants with functional movements that mimic job-related tasks to improve their performance at work.
• Wellness Consultations: Offer one-on-one consultations focusing on blood pressure management, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and more.
• Data Management: Maintain participant data and track program participation through the WorkCare Wellness Hub.
• Health Promotion Programs: Create and deliver webinars on various wellness topics including health fair coordination.
• Program Tracking: Monitor employee health and program participation, providing annual reports to stakeholders.
• Mental Health Support: Teach mind-body techniques such as yoga or mindfulness-based exercises that promote mental well-being. Promote and support mental health resources available to employees.
• Wellness Committee Management: Coordinate and manage the client wellness committee.
• Exercise Instruction: Teach group exercise classes and wellness clinics.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Participate in meetings with Safety, Human Resources, and other executives to discuss wellness initiatives.

First Responder Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Program Promotion: Attend briefings to advocate for wellness programs.
• Pre-academy preparation training for new recruits.
• Tactical strength and conditioning training for operators.
• Training Support: Assist with ACT (Arrest and Control Tactics) and DT (Defensive Tactics and de-escalation) trainings, and specialized group training sessions.

• Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology, or a related field.
  • Certification as an ACSM Clinical Exercise Specialist, or equivalent certification from recognized organizations (e.g., American Society of Exercise Physiologists, NSCA).
  • Minimum of three years of experience in wellness and fitness testing services.

• Skills and Competencies
  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
  • Strong critical thinking skills; problem solving, and decision making.
  • Must have the ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to create and edit written materials.
  • Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
  • Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
  • Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and clients.
  • Strong time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
  • Ability to meet and exceed daily and weekly individual performance goals.
  • Ability to work independently as well as assisting other team members when needed.
  • Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

• Computer Skills
  • Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and learn other software as needed.

• Physical Demands
  • Ability to walk long distances – 1-2 miles per shift. 
  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds. 
  • Requires sitting, working at a desk.  
  • Bending, stretching, and the ability to frequently get in and out of a vehicle.  
  • Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.  
  • Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard and mouse.  
  • Ability to stand, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.  

• Work Environment
  • Mainly indoor, office environment conditions.
  • The noise level is usually moderate. 
  • Air quality is good and temperature is controlled.

The projected schedule for this position is: dayshift

This position has an hourly pay range of $35-$41 per hour. Final compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications. 

Benefits for this position include paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance; HSA, HRA, and FSA; life and disability insurance; EAP; 401K; legal and identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more.

The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual's qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice.

Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.