Hebrew SeniorLife Is Hiring A Wellness Coordinator 32 Hour Chelsea

Hebrew SeniorLife is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors through affordable housing and comprehensive support services. Join our team as a Wellness Coordinator and play a vital role in promoting health, independence, and well-being among our residents. 🌟

Job Description

Hebrew SeniorLife provides enhanced housing with services to seniors across four affordable housing locations and partner sites. Our proactive approach involves resident services staff actively engaging with residents to address their health and wellness needs, offering personalized case management and support to foster independence and safety.

Role Overview: Wellness Coordinator (WC) 💼

The Wellness Coordinator leads the R3 program by conducting wellness assessments, delivering health education, connecting residents with necessary services, and coordinating with healthcare providers. The role requires excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with emergency responders, payers, and local providers, ensuring residents can live safely and independently for as long as possible. This position is based on-site at an affordable housing community in Chelsea and requires fluency in Spanish due to the resident population.

Our Mission & Culture 🌱

At Hebrew SeniorLife, we set the highest standards in redefining aging. With compassion, resilience, and a shared commitment, we impact the lives of residents, their families, and the senior care community daily. Our supportive environment encourages continuous growth, making a meaningful difference and reaching our full potential.

Benefits We Offer 🎁

• Excellent medical and dental coverage starting on your first day for positions over 24 hours/week
• 403b retirement plan open to all employees, including per diems
• Generous paid time off
• On-site health and wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarships
• Employee recognition programs

Core Competencies

• Commitment to respect, dignity, and empowerment
• Ability to build trusting relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
• Collaborative teamwork across departments
• Attentive listening, respectful communication, and confidentiality
• High-quality preparation and presentation skills
• Proactive, service-oriented mindset
• Responsible and independent work ethic
• Goal-oriented and self-motivated

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct wellness assessments and develop personalized wellness plans covering physical, social, cognitive, spiritual, and mental health domains
• Coordinate with primary care, mental health providers, and hospitals
• Partner with housing staff to tailor resident programming
• Educate staff on recognizing and communicating resident health changes
• Assist residents with completing health records, end-of-life planning, and emergency contacts
• Follow up with at-risk residents to ensure adherence to wellness activities
• Build relationships with payers and ensure effective communication systems with providers
• Promote self-care among residents through coaching and personalized services
• Make referrals to local service providers such as Visiting Nurses Associations, Rehabilitation Services, and Memory Programs
• Lead or participate in care planning meetings
• Assess needs of residents with dementia and facilitate appropriate referrals
• Collaborate with the Nurse Care Manager on evidence-based programs
• Ensure safe discharges with coordinated services alongside hospitals and home care agencies
• Support residents through care transitions and family meetings
• Advocate for residents and serve as a liaison with families
• Track key metrics and prepare outcome reports

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or a related human services field with 1-2 years of case management experience in aging services (preferred); Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of experience required
• Passion for working with seniors and compassionate approach
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and multitasking skills
• Professional, collaborative, proactive, and results-driven mindset
• Positive attitude with strong communication and judgment skills
• Motivated to learn and adaptable to change
• Competency in documenting clearly in AASC Online software
• Proficiency with Windows, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Willingness to travel within the Boston metro area
• Certification in Dementia Care (preferred)
• Fluency in Spanish is required 🗣️

Additional Details

Remote Type: On-site at Chelsea community

Salary Range: $53,971.45 - $80,957.18

Skills & Expertise

• Affordable Housing 🏘️
• Case Management & Care Coordination
• Health Education & Wellness Programs
• Dementia & Mental Health Support
• Emergency Response & Safety Planning
• Multilingual: Spanish fluency required
• Technology: Microsoft Office Suite & AASC Software

About Hebrew SeniorLife

Hebrew SeniorLife is committed to redefining aging through compassionate and innovative care, fostering lives of dignity and independence for seniors in our communities. Join us to make a meaningful impact and grow professionally in a supportive environment. 🌟