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Attachment 1 O 3. Financial Resources The costs of a wellness program can vary according to the type of activities in the program, whether costs are shared with employees, and what local resources are available. What type of resources is the member willing to dedicate, will adequate funding be available? Financial Resources In-kind time will be donated by the following groups/persons: Health Department: Wellness Coordinator (Program lead, 0.2FTE), Registered Dietitian (technical assistance and consultation, as time allows); and Communications Specialist (graphic design services, as needed and as time allows). Additional Senior Public Health Educators to staff events, lead programs, etc. Human Resources: Benefits Manager (promote health related benefits, provide needed statistics and relevant claims information and assist Wellness Coordinator in promoting employee wellness activities, average of four hours a month). Employee Relations Consortium: Committee members (approximately 10 hours a month among 36 ERC at large committee members and 15 Wellness Committee Members) In addition, meeting space is available to hold wellness events; and employees can join the local SportsPlex at a reduced membership price. There are several free marketing channels in place and available for use-Staff email, Human Resources Wellness webpage, and a Wellness Listserv. 4. Staff Time Commitment of staff is critical for a successful wellness program. Will there be a dedicated employee with responsibility to design, implement and coordinate the wellness program? Will they be provided the time to set up the program, work with an employee committee, promote the wellness program :Staff Time The primary employee dedicated to this program is a 0.2 FTE Employee Wellness Coordinator within the Health Department. This staff person chairs the Health and Wellness subcommittee of the Employee Relations Consortium. The Wellness Coordinator serves as lead for the Wellness Program, assesses the wellness needs of employees, plans programs using best practice criteria and input from Wellness Committee members, carries out programs with partners, and evaluates the programs to ensure participation and effectiveness. The Health Promotion and Education Services Division of the Health Department provides assistance, supervision, expertise, and staff time for employee wellness ro rams. NCACC Risk Management: 215 N. Dawson St., Raleigh, NC 27603 I Phone: 919-719-1100 I Fax: 919-719-1101 6