Wellness and Benefits Specialist

Parkway is committed to hiring, retaining and investing in an exceptional staff that represents the unique diversity within our schools. We are proud to live by an ethos that outlines what it means to be a Parkway employee and the high expectations that come with that responsibility.

About the Role

The Wellness & Benefits Specialist develops, implements, and manages employee wellness programs and initiatives, incorporating best practices with proven outcomes. This role oversees site wellness coordinators, promotes the employee near-site clinic, and participates in the District Wellness Leader Planning Committee. It also supports benefits-related projects, communications, and initiatives to enhance employee understanding of benefits, resolves benefit-related issues, and ensures accurate benefit records.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with providers and partners (e.g., medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, retirement, EAP, financial) to build partnerships and gather information supporting the employee wellness program.
• Collaborates with other departments and staff (e.g., HR, Health Services, Mental Health Specialists) to implement and maintain services and programs.
• Designs and implements district evidence-based employee wellness programs and events, including promotion, tracking participation, education, and data interpretation.
• Designs services and marketing materials to implement and grow the employee wellness program.
• Maintains manual and electronic files and records to ensure up-to-date reference and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintains benefit information (e.g., provider contracts, employee records, employee census) to support accurate benefit administration.
• Ensures confidentiality to protect employee safety and privacy.
• Monitors the employee wellness program, including program budgets, evaluation, measurement, and reporting, to achieve performance outcomes within budget and district objectives.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars to convey or gather information required for job functions.
• Prepares written materials (e.g., reports, memos, letters, marketing materials, contracts) to document activities or convey information.
• Processes documents and materials (e.g., assessments, evaluations, informational materials, contracts) to disseminate information to appropriate parties.
• Supports benefits-related processes (e.g., open enrollment, billing system updates, enrollment changes) to ensure accurate and timely administration of employee benefit programs.
• Provides clinical support and knowledge to ensure appropriate information and resources are available.
• Researches funding sources, community resources, and best practices to secure alternate funding or deliver compliant services.
• Responds to inquiries to resolve problems, provide information, or refer to appropriate personnel.
• Oversees building employee wellness leaders by training and mentoring to distribute program information and encourage participation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

• Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in a job-related area.

Benefits

• Full coverage health, dental, and vision benefits included; a second plan available at a shared cost.
• Pension plan with a 6.86% employer match.
• 403(b) and 457 plans with immediate participation.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Generous vacation, holiday, sick, and personal leave time.
• Great work environment in a West County location.
• Promotional opportunities.

Pay

$24.45 per hour and up (depending on experience).

Schedule

Year-round (12 months, 8 hours per day), non-exempt position.