Health and Wellness Coordinator Part-Time at Episcopal SeniorLife Communities

Rochester, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Planning, Dementia Care, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Health and Wellness Programming, Case Assessment, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Publisher, Patient Transport, Culturally Competent Care, Organizational Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Mission: We provide high quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individual’s needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge…Life. Inspired Every Day. Health and Wellness Coordinator/Driver Part-Time Opportunity Starting Pay Rate $22.00 hourly Wednesday's Required - 22.5 hours weekly Responsible for Ontario, Livingston and Yates County, with support to Monroe County. The Health & Wellness Coordinator will plan and coordinate programs and activities that will improve and enhance the well-being of older adults living in the community. The Health and Wellness Coordinator will ensure that all Neighborhood Program expansion and development integrates with programs and services specifically designed to serve individuals impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementias and those at risk for Alzheimer’s and their caregivers by ensuring access to ESLC’s high quality dementia care and support ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 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. Specific activities include but are not limited to: Building new relationships: developing and maintaining positive relationships with community members Attracting new members and driving increased participation: promoting and encouraging participation in all of ESLC’s Neighborhood Programs including the Medicare GUIDE Program as appropriate Expanding and delivering health and wellness programs in partnership with a volunteer workforce Promoting the program through a tailored balance plan, nutrition education, strength training, informative presentations and other activities Ensuring that all programs have a measurable impact on the participants by delivering qualitative and quantitative assessments and surveys All programs are inclusive for all communities that reside within each of the neighborhoods. Developing and delivering 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. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: 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. Commercial driver’s license not required. 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). PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performing duties of this job requires occasional walking and standing in and around the resident’s apartment, the building and in the community. Must be able to occasionally lift loads of 30 pounds without assistance and the ability to sit, talk, and hear is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential job duties are performed indoors in resident apartment and common areas. SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP: The work is performed within established guidelines and requires regular supervision. The employee exercises some initiative and independent judgment to effectively perform the essential job duties of this position. RESPONSIBILITY FOR OTHERS: The employee has no direct responsibility for others. Episcopal SeniorLife Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate health and wellness programs specifically designed for older adults and those impacted by Alzheimer's and dementia. Recruit and supervise a team of volunteers to deliver these services across multiple New York counties.