Health and Wellness Coordinator Part-Time

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities•Rochester, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities (ESLC) is seeking a part-time Health and Wellness Coordinator to plan and coordinate programs and activities that enhance the well-being of older adults in the community. This role is crucial for ensuring that all programs, especially those for individuals impacted by Alzheimer's and other dementias and their caregivers, are integrated with ESLC's high-quality dementia care and support services. The coordinator will be responsible for developing and delivering dementia-friendly programming, building community relationships, promoting participation in ESLC's Neighborhood Programs, and expanding health and wellness initiatives with a volunteer workforce. The position requires promoting the program through various activities like tailored balance plans, nutrition education, strength training, and informative presentations. A key aspect of the role is ensuring programs have a measurable impact through assessments and surveys, and that all programs are inclusive. The coordinator will also develop and deliver educational programs on healthy living, recruit and manage volunteers, represent ESLC at outreach events, complete health and quality care assessments, and track data for grant requirements.

Requirements

Associate degree in human services or related field preferred.
Experience in planning and providing health and wellness activities for older adults preferred.
Valid New York State driver’s license with a clean driving record and willingness to drive ESLC vehicle to transport residents.
Evidence of creativity.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and the general public.
Possesses computer skills (Microsoft word, office, and publisher).

Nice To Haves

Commercial driver’s license not required.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver dementia-friendly health and wellness programming and a robust volunteer program.
Ensure that all programming is dementia friendly and meets the highest standards of quality care and customer service.
Build new relationships: developing and maintaining positive relationships with community members.
Attract new members and drive increased participation: promoting and encouraging participation in all of ESLC’s Neighborhood Programs including the Medicare GUIDE Program as appropriate.
Expand and deliver health and wellness programs in partnership with a volunteer workforce.
Promote the program through a tailored balance plan, nutrition education, strength training, informative presentations and other activities.
Ensure that all programs have a measurable impact on the participants by delivering qualitative and quantitative assessments and surveys.
Develop and deliver educational programs that address all aspects of healthy living through seminars, lunch and learns, trips to community events and programs (such as art, music, and socialization opportunities).
Recruit, supervise, and coach a team of volunteers to deliver programs in a culturally competent manner.
Ensure accountability by regularly monitoring volunteer impact and actively taking action to improve volunteer performance.
Represent ESLC at networking, recruiting, and tabling events in collaboration with the ESLC outreach team.
Complete all health and quality care assessments as required by funders.
Make adjustments to the program to ensure high participant satisfaction and impact.
Track and report necessary information/data to fulfill any grant requirements.