Are you passionate about health and wellness and enjoy helping others create healthier environments? Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) is seeking a motivated and organized Worksite Wellness Coordinator to support workplace wellness initiatives across South Dakota. In this role, you'll collaborate with businesses, wellness consultants, and public health partners to promote chronic disease prevention, provide educational resources, and help employers develop and improve their wellness programs. This position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, coordinating educational activities, and making a positive impact on workplace health.
Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) is a public entity that is an educational cooperative under the State of South Dakota. BHSSC is comprised of five divisions dedicated to aiding school districts, individuals, and the communities.
Wage- $27.00 - $29.00
Job Type- Full-time, non-exempt
Work Location- South Dakota; Some in-state travel is required. Potential for minimal out-of-state travel.
Job Description-
- Coordinate statewide worksite wellness initiatives in collaboration with the South Dakota Department of Health.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to businesses interested in developing or implementing workplace wellness programs.
- Assist employers in evaluating existing wellness programs and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Create and distribute newsletters highlighting chronic disease prevention, healthy lifestyles, and workplace wellness resources.
- Plan, organize, and facilitate educational webinars for businesses and worksites across South Dakota.
- Develop and share wellness resources, including toolkits, brochures, posters, and best-practice materials to support workplace health initiatives.
- Collaborate with the South Dakota Heart Disease & Stroke Program to explore opportunities for worksites to participate in on-site blood pressure monitoring initiatives.
- Partner with the South Dakota Diabetes Program to support virtual National Diabetes Prevention Program cohorts for worksite participants.
- Incorporate healthy brain information and cognitive decline prevention resources into monthly wellness communications.
- Work independently to coordinate wellness services and activities in alignment with South Dakota Department of Health guidance.
- Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications-
- Bachelor's degree in public health, education, communications, or a related field.
- Knowledge of health promotion programming preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with businesses, health professionals, public health partners, and the general public.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and maintain attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases, and computer applications.
- Knowledge of resources and services available to support workplace wellness programs.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and build positive working relationships with diverse partners.
- Valid South Dakota driver's license.
Benefits-
- Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account Options
- South Dakota Retirement
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
Company Website-
Bhssc.org
For additional questions regarding this position, please contact Roshal Rossman, 605-305-4523 or rrossman@bhssc.org.