Wellness Program Administrator jobs in Newark, NJ

The position’s primary focus is on coordinating programs for people with spinal cord injury, family caregivers, and hired assistants. Program elements include hands-on training, remote consultation with experts, and education and peer support efforts.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

· Conduct outreach — via phone, email, social media, and remote and/or in-person presentations — to the SCI community, family caregivers, and home health professionals to raise awareness of program offerings; receive and track referrals to programs.

· Coordinate all logistical aspects of program implementation, including scheduling personnel, reserving space, acquiring equipment and supplies, facilitating travel arrangements, and processing payments.

· Conduct intake process with potential program participants, involving completion of documentation and an interview to assess needs.

· Coordinate and/or implement program and research team schedules, support services, and follow-up surveys/interviews.

· Contribute to the creation of documents and processes needed for program implementation and to the development of evaluation reports and materials to aid program publicity efforts.

· Maintain databases related to program implementation.

· Assist in preparation of data and reports.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s and/or master's degree(s) in a health-related discipline (such as social work, nursing, behavioral science, social science, public health, occupational therapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation counseling, psychology).

· Minimum of two years of experience in related field, such as social work, case management, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and/or rehabilitation counseling.

· Strong communication (verbal and written) skills.

· Ability to build rapport and effectively collaborate with program participants, research staff, and clinical staff.

· Effective presentation skills.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.

· Experience working in a medical environment and/or working with persons with disabilities.

Preferred qualifications:

· Fluency in Spanish.

· Five or more years of related experience.

· Prior experience with individuals with spinal cord injury.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• West Orange, NJ 07052: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person