Wellness Educator - Full Time

Job Description

Description:

Available Positions:

2 (1 for each schedule)

Schedule:

Sunday through Thursday OR

Monday through Friday

Purpose Statement:

The Wellness Educator is responsible for working directly with participants by teaching life skills and supporting participants in their acquisition and use of these skills in the areas of nutrition and fitness. Educators play an integral part in the process of developing participant goals, individual service plans, and promoting a culture of wellness across the program.

Essential Functions:

Collaborate in the design and implementation of goal-driven support plans for participants in the areas of physical health and nutrition.

Skill assessment and creation of individualized accommodations for participant skill acquisition.

Record participant information and evaluation as required.

Build positive relationship with participants to provide motivation centered on trust and person-centered practices.

Maintain effective and professional communication with individuals inside and outside MICC.

Maintain confidentiality and promote respect for all MICC students, graduates, staff, families and others.

May be required to sub in the College Program and other instructional areas at MICC as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

MICC offers a competitive salary and an incredible benefits package, including, but not limited to:

Medical and Dental Insurance*

Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Basic Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance & Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance**

403(b) Retirement Plans***

Voluntary plans including Vision, additional Life & AD&D Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Insurance

*MICC pays a significant percentage of the cost

**MICC pays the premiums for both STD and LTD

***100% immediate vesting with 4% Safe Harbor Match (if the employee contributes 5%)

Paid Time Off (PTO):

MICC offers a generous amount of Paid Time Off (PTO):

176 hours / 22 days (prorated upon start date) of paid vacation time

80 hours / 10 days (accrued at 3.33 hours per pay period) of paid sick time

80 hours / 10 days (holiday schedule available upon request) of paid holidays

8 hours / 1 day for floating holiday

This external job description is not designed to cover or comprehensively list the required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Additionally, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time as determined by the needs of Minnesota Independence College and Community (MICC).Requirements:

Required Skills & Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.

Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education & Experience:

A Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Education, Health Coaching, Psychology, or a related field is required.

At least one year of working with neurodivergent adults is preferred.

Nontraditional instruction, teaching or education is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing and walking.

Periods of sitting and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

Ability to drive small vehicles and 15-passenger vans.