Senior Wellness Facilitator New

Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plans, develops, and implements health, wellness, and fitness programs for elders in the community
• Coordinates with community providers to deliver specified services and programs for elders. Will perform intakes and assessments to determine eligibility for services.
• Develops a medication management and information education program for seniors.
• Develops comprehensive fitness programs to meet the varied needs of the population to be served.
• Provides referrals to other community agencies for needed services and assist in obtaining health and fitness related services.
• Assists individuals in accessing resources in the healthcare system. Facilitates programs and classes in fitness, wellness, and health-related areas. Assists in additional program activities, as required.
• Conducts research, collects and analyzes data, and makes recommendations on additional enrichment programs to support the growing needs of the community.
• Maintains confidential client records and provides all required documentation as requested; manages database of ongoing records.
• Maintains records and reports for grant purposes, as needed.
• Responsible for compliance with all applicable regulations, laws, and statutes.
• Will be required to work varied shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends, as needed.
• Performs additional related duties and administrative tasks as required or assigned.
• May be required to drive City vehicle.

Minimums

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Rehabilitation, Health and Human Services, Public Health, Education, or related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience with a geriatric or similar population.
• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Certified in First Aid and CPR
• Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver’s license
• Subject to initial and annual Level II background screening and health physical.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual

How to apply

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
• Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment.
• Ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization’s mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; and notifying the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time.
• Ability to demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the general public
• Ability to operate and care for equipment to manufacturer’s specifications and/or within the specified parameters.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.