Consultant, Workplace Health

Company: American Heart Association
Location: Waco
Posted on: December 5, 2019

Job Description:

Overview Are you ready to join an organization where you can be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives? Envision all Americans enjoying ideal cardiovascular health free of heart disease and stroke. At the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, we get to work toward that goal every single day. Is it easy? No. Is it worthwhile? you bet! This is satisfying work that makes a real difference in people's lives. You can achieve professional growth with personal fulfillment. You will connect with people and make a lifesaving impact. You will partner with individuals, schools, lawmakers, healthcare providers and others to ensure everyone has access to healthier lifestyle choices and proper healthcare. Responsibilities The American Heart Association (AHA) is deeply committed to turning the tide of health inequity and addressing the underlying root causes of ill health. We are guided by our 2030 strategic value proposition that cements the AHA's commitment to equity when we state that we will be a catalyst to achieving maximum impact in equitable health. We will strive for every member of our community to achieve well-being, supported by the places they live, learn, work, play, pray, and heal. The AHA has an excellent opportunity for a Consultant, Workplace Health to serve as our internal expert and consultant regarding the Workplace Health Portfolio. This role functions as a strategist, and resource to the communities and markets across the SouthWest, including strategic planning, individual coaching, providing training and technical assistance in detailed support in areas of Workplace Wellness expertise. This role will also serve as the SouthWest regional liaison with National Center to help drive our work in this area. Responsibilities: Work with local markets (Senior Leaders, Development and Health Strategies teams) to directly recruit companies and have them register for WHS Index and Data. Work with companies already recruited and registered via webinars, emails, calls, follow up, etc. to get them to complete the Index and submit Data. Support Market Teams: the Consultant will manage, direct, and apply account management approach to develop and implement customized, strategic technical assistance plans necessary for assigned communities and markets. She will work in collaboration with cross-functional community-based teams that will be responsible for building strong volunteer relationships, building collective impact plans, and supporting heart healthy resources in the community. Coach Individual Staff towards Performance Excellence: the Consultant will work directly with assigned staff to coach and train them as part of onboarding to the AHA andor into new positions within the AHA. She will create and maintain a professional work environment that fosters and values collaboration, trust teamwork, empowerment, professionalism and diversity. Provide Programmatic Technical Assistance: the Consultant will also support staff and market teams across the region in Fund Development, Collective Impact, Workplace Health Solutions, Gold Standard Board, Blood Pressure & Cholesterol, and other programmatic areas. In one or more of these areas, she will be a subject-matter expert and part of strategic planning, building training plans, tracking progress, and providing detailed consultation to staff as needed. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university preferred. College coursework combined with related experience may be substituted for a degree. Related experience may be substituted as follows: 1 years' experience equates to 1 full-time year of higher education. 7+ years' experience working with communitypublic health issues andor managing communitypublic health promotion or related educational programs, ability to interact across multiple acculturation levels and socio-economic groups. Demonstrated strategic thinking skills in assessing the local market environment and available resources to successfully implement new and existing programs. Proven ability to recruit, mobilize and manage volunteers, including C-suite level executives. Demonstrated ability to manage large projects and events ensuring deadline compliance. Demonstrated ability to productively participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment working towards common goals with internal and external clients. Ability to influence team members without supervisory authority. Self-motivated, highly effective organization and analytical skills, multi-tasking, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Experience working with multicultural communities preferred. Must have at least intermediate knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office 2010 or higher used for word processing, email, presentations, and spreadsheets. Advanced knowledge and skill with these programs is preferred. These skills are subject to testing. Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% outside the market and to work evenings and weekends as needed. Click on New Resume (or Existing Resume if you have previously applied to AHA positions) to submit your online application. Only those deemed most qualified will be contacted to interview. At American Heart Association - American Stroke Association, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to heart health and stroke prevention. to see other opportunities. Be sure to follow us on Twitter #TheAHALife EOE Protected VeteransPersons with Disabilities Requisition ID 2019-5016 Job Family Group Health Strategies & Programs Job Category Health Services US-Anywhere-SouthWest Location: Waco,TX

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