Community Health and Wellness Program Specialist

Le Moyne College•Syracuse, NY

11h

About The Position

The Community Health and Wellness Program Specialist plans, implements, and evaluates community-based programs promoting healthy aging, independence, wellness, and fall prevention for older adults. The role delivers evidence-informed fall prevention programming, exercise and education, participant screening and functional assessments within the employee’s training and scope of practice, and wellness interventions in collaboration with community organizations throughout Central New York. The specialist also supports program development, outcome measurement, data management, community outreach, and social media engagement in support of CARE’s mission to improve older adults’ health, safety, and quality of life. This is a part-time position working 20–25 hours per week. Work combines in-person responsibilities at Le Moyne College and community program sites with remote administrative, planning, data, outreach, and social media work when appropriate. The position is funded by external sources and depends on continued receipt of those funds. The specialist delivers fall prevention, healthy aging, wellness, and exercise programming; leads and adapts group exercise and educational activities; conducts appropriate screenings and functional measures; and provides education on fall-risk reduction, home safety, mobility, healthy aging, assistive devices, and caregiver strategies. The role supports CARE program development, workshops, presentations, and community initiatives; builds partnerships and conducts outreach; maintains CARE’s social media presence; and collects, manages, analyzes, and reports program and participant data while protecting confidentiality. The position also involves required meetings, training, and professional development; collaboration with CARE staff, college departments, students, community partners, and interdisciplinary professionals; and other related duties as assigned. Le Moyne College describes its positions as campus-based, while this role’s summary specifies a combination of on-site, community-site, and appropriate remote work.

Requirements

Experience working with older adults in a wellness, healthcare, rehabilitation, or community setting.
Background in movement, health, rehabilitation support, or therapeutic instruction, such as group fitness, senior fitness certification, kinesiology or exercise science application, or physical or occupational therapy support.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with older adults and community partners.
Comfort with basic technology and digital tools, including Microsoft Office, Zoom, Canva, Instagram, Facebook, and/or similar platforms.
Ability and willingness to create and manage social media content as an ongoing job responsibility.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently in in-person and remote settings.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel to community program sites throughout Central New York.
For applicants working under a licensed or certified healthcare profession, current New York State licensure or certification and good standing are required when applicable to the duties performed.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy and a current New York State license, or a degree or certification in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Gerontology, Public Health, Health Coaching, or a wellness-related field.
Experience with older adults, fall prevention, balance and mobility, community wellness, rehabilitation, or chronic disease prevention.
Experience with program coordination, community outreach, data collection, outcome tracking, or grant-funded initiatives.
Relevant certifications or training in evidence-based fall prevention, older-adult fitness, or wellness programming.

Responsibilities

Deliver CARE fall prevention, healthy aging, wellness, and exercise programming for older adults in community-based settings.
Lead group exercise and educational activities safely and engagingly, adapting them to participant abilities and established program protocols.
Conduct participant screenings and standardized functional measures within education, credentials, training, and scope of practice; refer concerns to an appropriate licensed healthcare professional.
Educate participants on fall-risk reduction, home safety, mobility, healthy aging, assistive devices, caregiver strategies, and related wellness topics within professional scope.
Assist with development and implementation of CARE programs, workshops, presentations, and community initiatives.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community partners, older adults, caregivers, healthcare organizations, and agencies serving older adults.
Assist with outreach to identify program sites, partnership opportunities, presentations, community events, and referral relationships.
Represent CARE and Le Moyne College at community programs, meetings, health fairs, and outreach events.
Maintain CARE’s social media presence by creating, scheduling, and posting program updates, educational content, event promotions, participant highlights, and community outreach content on approved platforms.
Assist with basic content creation using Canva or similar tools, coordinating photographs, graphics, captions, and program information in accordance with policies.
Collect, maintain, and assist with analysis of participant and program data, entering information accurately and on time in required tracking systems.
Support outcome measurement and reporting for funders, community partners, and organizational leadership.
Prepare program metrics, summaries, presentations, and grant-related reports that demonstrate program reach and impact.
Maintain participant confidentiality and follow organizational policies and data-security practices.
Participate in required meetings, training, and professional development activities.
Collaborate with CARE staff, Le Moyne College departments, students, community partners, and interdisciplinary professionals.
Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, sound judgment, initiative, integrity, and respect for participants’ dignity.
Meet Le Moyne College employee expectations, including demonstrating mission-based competencies, strengthening digital literacy, supporting cura personalis and cura apostolica, maintaining attendance and reliability, complying with policies and training requirements, and continuing professional development.
Perform other duties related to CARE programming and community health initiatives as assigned.