Health & Wellness Coordinator (Part-Time)

• Develop and implement outreach strategies to engage older adults in fitness, nutrition, mental wellness, and social activities that promote connection, belonging, and healthy aging.
• Integrate new wellness initiatives, health education topics, and evidence-informed practices into existing services.
• Support the planning and coordination of wellness activities across senior centers, NORC, and services for homebound older adults.
• Identify opportunities to improve participation and ensure programming is current, accessible, and inclusive.
• Collaborate with program staff to promote wellness opportunities and increase participant engagement.

• Build and maintain relationships with healthcare institutions, universities, and community-based organizations to expand health and wellness services.
• Coordinate workshops, presentations, screenings, and specialized services with partner hospitals and other service providers
• Serve as a liaison between Union Settlement programs and external health and wellness partners.
• Collaborate across Union Settlement divisions to coordinate resources, strengthen referrals, and expand outreach to older adults.
• Identify and develop new partnership opportunities that support the health, wellness, and social needs of older adults.

• Facilitate or coordinate workshops on preventive health, chronic disease management, nutrition, physical activity, mental wellness, and other healthy aging topics.
• Provide individualized support and referrals to older adults seeking healthcare, counseling, social services, or community resources.
• Promote wellness strategies that address the needs of homebound, LGBTQ+, socially isolated, and less-engaged older adults.
• Encourage participation in activities that support physical health, emotional well-being, social connection, and independence.
• Maintain current knowledge of health and wellness resources available to older adults in the community.

• Utilize ai platform as a central engagement and communication tool to reach participants, share wellness information, and track attendance and engagement.
• Monitor participation and engagement trends across wellness activities and identify opportunities to increase involvement.
• Establish and track performance indicators related to participation, participant satisfaction, and well-being.
• Collect participant feedback through surveys, focus groups, and other appropriate methods.
• Use program data and participant feedback to make recommendations and guide continuous improvement.
• Prepare brief reports and updates regarding wellness activities, partnerships, participation, and outcomes.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to programming, outreach, partnerships, referrals, and participant engagement.
• Participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, community events, and professional development opportunities.
• Support special events and department-wide initiatives as needed.
• Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to all Union Settlement policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Senior Director.

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health education, social work, gerontology, community health, exercise science, or a related field preferred; 3 years or more relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience working with older adults, community-based programs, health and wellness initiatives, or social services preferred.
• Knowledge of health promotion, preventive health, chronic disease management, nutrition, mental wellness, or healthy aging.
• Experience developing community partnerships and coordinating workshops, events, or educational programs.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with older adults, community partners, and colleagues.
• Good organizational and time-management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Comfortable using technology, online communication platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with participant databases, engagement platforms, or program evaluation tools preferred

CO R E CO M P E T E N C IE S

• Leading Others: Creates a sense of urgency throughout the organization on the importance of achieving outcomes. Inspires, influences, and enables team members to reach their goals
• Facilitating Change: Approaches challenges with creativity and flexibility. Demonstrates analytical thinking. Guides change to meet Union Settlement’s goals.
• Managing Performance: Evaluates and revises goals semi-annually with the team. Provides consistent supervision and documents performance highlights and concerns
• Applying and Developing Expertise: Embraces and leads the team to achieve milestones. Seeks and supports professional development opportunities for team members. Manages finances and budgets effectively
• Communicating and Collaborating: Listens well and actively engages with others with honesty and integrity and holds team accountable to the same standard

Union Settlement’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

Union Settlement is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.