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Health Promotion Specialist
- Atlantic Health System (Morristown, NJ)
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Experienced health educator, coach, and well-being specialist, who strategizes, coordinates and implements well-being initiatives across a large team member population. Utilizes data-driven, best practice strategies to improve population health and well-being. Inspires and motivates healthy behaviors, and promotes a culture of health, while building team resiliency.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
+ Design and implement health promotion strategies to support lifestyle changes, improve outcomes, and foster a healthier work environment.
+ Develop and manage well-being programs that drive team member engagement and participation, based on best practices and identified needs.
+ Lead resiliency initiatives, including oversight of the peer responder network and programs that promote connection and decompression.
+ Create and manage well-being communications, partnering with HR Branding to maintain a robust communication strategy spanning various communication channels.
+ Oversee the Well-Being Champion Network, ensuring smooth operations and alignment with well-being goals.
+ Engage team members in behavior change, using coaching techniques and referrals to appropriate resources for preventive care and healthy living.
+ Serve as a subject matter expert on health and well-being strategies, providing guidance and support across the organization.
+ Evaluate program performance, using data to assess impact and identify opportunities for improvement.
+ Promote a healing culture through environmental and cultural initiatives that support healthy behaviors.
+ Collaborate across departments to implement well-being projects, organize health events, and provide technical support with a customer-focused approach.
+ Perform related duties as assigned.
Other Desired Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:
+ Experience with health promotion programs, program design and evaluation, corporate wellness, and health and wellness coaching.
+ Ability to communicate and convey health and wellness information and coaching in an engaging, dynamic manner and easily develop relationships and rapport.
+ Strong oral and written communication skills, comfortable speaking and presenting to both individuals and groups of various levels.
+ Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, computer skills
+ Ability to effectively outreach, engage, and motivate others to inspire well-being.
+ Experience with using technology to promote engagement a plus.
+ Ability to create engaging communication materials
Education and Experience:
+ Bachelor's degree in public health, health education, nutrition or a related health field required.
+ Master's degree in public health, health education, nutrition or a related health field preferred.
+ 5+ years of related experience preferred
Certifications and Registrations:
+ Certification or relevant experience as a health and wellness coach required.
+ Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) preferred.
+ Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS) preferred, or willingness to become certified within first year.
+ Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred.
At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
+ Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
+ Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
+ Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
+ Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
+ Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
+ Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
+ CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
+ Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
+ Atlantic Mobile Health
+ Atlantic Rehabilitation
We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
+ 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years
+ Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
+ 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
+ 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
+ Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
+ Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
+ One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
+ One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
+ Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
+ NJ Sustainable Business
Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
+ Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
+ Life & AD&D Insurance.
+ Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
+ 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
+ PTO & Paid Sick Leave
+ Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
+ Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
+ Backup and On-Site Childcare
+ Well-Being Rewards
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
+ Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
+ Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
+ Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
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