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HCG Harford County, Maryland•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 may include managing wellness and health promotion programs and contracts, managing data and reporting, and providing operations and project management support to the Wellness and Health Benefits Manager. The coordinator collaborates with county departments, state aging agencies, local health agencies and organizations, 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 programs in senior centers, the community, and senior housing communities; implements initiatives related to the Maryland Department of Aging or other funding entities; collects and reports required data; provides education, referrals, outreach, and grant management for SHIP, SMP, and MIPPA programs; serves as a contact for community partners; and assists with marketing materials. Work is primarily active or physical and includes off-site travel, intermittent sitting, walking, and standing, room setup, moving tables and chairs, and lifting or carrying supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasional personal assistance may be required in emergencies.

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 year-for-year.
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.
Ability to work with well and frail individuals and groups.
Ability to learn about State, County, and departmental services and programs available to seniors.
Ability to plan, conduct, and evaluate programs and work with resource professionals to create programming.
Ability to interact professionally 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, with strong interpersonal skills.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Valid Class C non-commercial driver's license with no more than three points.
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

Plan wellness and health promotion programs in senior centers and the community with Office on Aging staff, Senior Center Division management, and community organizations.
Take an active role in project management and implementing program initiatives related to the Maryland Department of Aging or other funding entities.
Collect and record data and forms required by the Maryland Department of Aging or other funding entities.
Collect and provide data and information for the Area Plan, quarterly and biannual reports to the Maryland Department of Aging, and the OAAPS report.
Attend community partner meetings related to the wellness and health of seniors in Harford County, as necessary.
Support the Wellness Team's health and wellness programming in senior housing communities.
Provide education, referrals, outreach, and grant management for 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 related to health, wellness, and nutrition programming.
Carry out or delegate tasks supporting Wellness and Nutrition services and maintain the quality of program management, administrative processes, and compliance with operating procedures and guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.