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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

Leads the Take CARE employee wellbeing program under the overarching CM Well brand. Establishes the annual and multi-year strategy for employee wellbeing based on an analysis of data from key vendors. Defines priorities and events to help close gap or team member areas of need. Directs and manages the planning, implementation, administration and communication of new and existing programs to promote employee's overall health and wellbeing (e.g., recognition, health screenings, physical fitness, events and classes, health coaching, mindfulness, nutrition and financial wellbeing). Collaborates with the Center for Wellbeing department on strategy, initiatives, programming and communication. Ensures all programs align with Children's Mercy's short-term and long-term business goals, available budget and objectives. Manages all aspects of the vendor relationships associated with the wellbeing and recognition programs (vendor management, RFPs, implementation). Manages communication program designed to promote employee wellbeing engagement and participation. Collects and analyzes data to provide updates on program effectiveness and participation for executive leadership. Promotes and integrates employee health plan wellbeing and disease management initiatives within the Take CARE employee wellbeing program.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you become a finalist for this position, and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: In partnership with executive leadership, define employee wellbeing organizational goals and strategic plans. Analyzes vendor data to determine employee wellbeing current state. Builds annual and multi-year strategies and goals to close gaps.
• Program Leadership / Project Management: Based on priorities and above listed data, defines and oversee the execution of programs to help close the gap or address team member areas of need. Evaluates current and future employee wellbeing and recognition activities for their effectiveness, feasibility and acceptability.
• Employee Engagement: promotes employee engagement in and satisfaction with CMs recognition program and the employee wellbeing and disease management initiatives.
• Management: people, vendor and budget management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Corporate Wellbeing, Health promotion, exercise science, or related field and 7 or more years experience Career level experience in developing business plans for, marketing and managing corporate-based programs is necessary for this position. Demonstrated knowledge regarding and passion for wellbeing. Proven experience in the areas of data collection, data analysis and outcomes reporting in regard to health risk status within a population is required. Experience in managing people, vendors and budgets.
• Other (Preferred) Experience in leading corporate wellbeing programs
• CPR and Basic First Aid Preferred
• Personal training certification (ACSM, ACE, NSCA, NASM, etc) Preferred
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) Preferred

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. Your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This is an intermittent remote position, which means that the person hired will work with his or her manager to determine a schedule that includes both at home and on-site hours at a Children’s Mercy location. The incumbent must live in the Kansas City metro area.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.