Health & Wellness Coordinator (Part-Time) at Union Settlement | NY, US | Rezi

Health & Wellness Coordinator (Part-Time) at Union Settlement

Health & Wellness Coordinator (Part-Time)

Union Settlement · NY, US

3 days ago

Health & Wellness Coordinator (Part-Time)

Union Settlement · NY, US

3 days ago
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About the Role

The Health and Wellness Coordinator is responsible for supporting the development, coordination, and implementation of health and wellness programming for older adults across Union Settlement’s Aging, Health and Wellness programs. The coordinator will develop outreach strategies to increase participation in fitness, nutrition, mental wellness, and social activities while ensuring programming is inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the evolving needs of older adults.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Skills

  • Health promotion
  • Preventive health
  • Chronic disease management
  • Nutrition
  • Mental wellness
  • Healthy aging
  • Community partnerships
  • Workshop coordination
  • Event coordination
  • Program coordination
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Relationship-building
  • Organizational skills
  • Time-management skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Written communication skills
  • Oral communication skills
  • Technology proficiency
  • Online communication platforms
  • Microsoft Office applications
  • Participant databases
  • Engagement platforms
  • Program evaluation tools

Location

  • East Harlem

Work Type

  • Part-Time
  • 21 hours per week

Experience Level

  • 3 years or more relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Education Level

  • Bachelor’s degree in public health, health education, social work, gerontology, community health, exercise science, or a related field preferred

About the Company

  • Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895.
  • For over 130 years, Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children, youth, families, and older adults.
  • As a pioneer of the settlement house movement, Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the ever-changing East Harlem community through its core programs.
  • Through these programs, New Yorkers gain opportunities, develop skills, and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams.
  • Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations.
  • Union Settlement’s current programmatic portfolio includes the following service areas: Early Childhood Education, Youth Development and Opportunity, Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center, the Family Childcare Network, and the East Harlem Community Partnership, NYC Benefits, Adult Education, Mental Health Services, Older Adult Centers, and Economic Development.
  • Union Settlement serves more than 10,000 individuals and nearly 1,000 businesses every year.
  • Strengthened by a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative workforce of more than 350 employees, Union Settlement also serves as a connector, convener, and advocate for East Harlem and its partners.
  • Union Settlement has been providing essential services to East Harlem seniors for over a century.
  • Our senior population of over 1,400 seniors relies heavily on Union Settlement to help meet their everyday needs.
  • We offer healthy aging programs at our 5 seniors centers, NORC and assistance to the homebound elderly.
  • We connect seniors with transportation, counseling, nutritious meals, and volunteer opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

  • 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.