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Harford County•Bel Air, MD

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Wellness and Health Benefits Manager, the Wellness and Health Coordinator carries out or delegates tasks supporting Wellness and Nutrition services provided by the Office on Aging in the community. The role is responsible for the quality of program management, administrative processes, and compliance with standard operating procedures and guidelines. Work includes managing wellness and health promotion programs and contracts, data management and reporting, and operational and project management support to the Wellness and Health Benefits Manager. The employee collaborates with County departments, the Maryland Department of Aging, local health agencies and organizations, Area Agencies on Aging, community groups, professional organizations, contractors, vendors, and senior center staff. Attendance at local, regional, and statewide meetings is required, and the employee may represent or act on behalf of the Wellness and Health Benefits Manager. The position plans and supports wellness and health promotion programming in senior centers, the community, and senior housing communities; manages initiatives and grant-related activities; collects data and prepares required reports; and provides education, referrals, and outreach for SHIP, SMP, and MIPPA programs. The role also supports community partnerships and marketing materials for health, wellness, and nutrition programming. Work is primarily active or physical, with intermittent sitting, walking, and standing and off-site travel. Physical work may include setting up rooms, moving tables and chairs, and lifting or carrying kitchen and nutrition program equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasional personal assistance may be needed during emergencies. The budgeted salary is $24.00 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Health Education, Adult Recreation, Counseling, Behavioral Science, or a related field; additional qualifying experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Two years of experience in social work, senior center operations, counseling, adult recreation, educational or social services for physically or mentally impaired adults, or health and wellness programming.
Valid Class C non-commercial driver's license with no more than three points.
Ability to work with both well and frail individuals and groups.
Ability to learn state, county, and departmental services and programs available to seniors.
Ability to plan, conduct, and evaluate programs and work with resource professionals to develop programming.
Professional interaction skills with the public and other service providers.
Ability to maintain confidential information concerning participants and their families.
Ability to learn, interpret, and apply state, county, and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to keep records.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Self-starter able to work independently; strong interpersonal skills.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must comply with applicable federal OSHA, Maryland MOSH, and Harford County safety regulations, policies, procedures, and manuals.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of programs and services offered by other agencies is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Work with Office on Aging staff, Senior Center Division management, and community organizations to plan wellness and health promotion programs in senior centers and the community.
Take an active role in project management and implementation of program initiatives related to the Maryland Department on Aging or other funding entities.
Collect and record data and forms required by the Maryland Department on Aging or other funding entities.
Collect and provide information for the Area Plan, quarterly and biannual reports to the Maryland Department on Aging, and the OAAPS report.
Attend community partner meetings related to the wellness and health of seniors in Harford County, as needed.
Support the Wellness Team's health and wellness programming in senior housing communities.
Provide education, referrals, outreach, and grant management for the SHIP, SMP, and MIPPA programs.
Serve as a contact for community partners regarding health, wellness, and nutrition programs.
Assist the Department of Community Services with marketing materials for health, wellness, and nutrition programming.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Attend local, regional, and statewide meetings and, when asked, represent or act on behalf of the Wellness and Health Benefits Manager.