Hebrew SeniorLife Is Hiring A Wellness Coordinator

Join Our Team as a Wellness Coordinator in Boston! 🌟

Hebrew SeniorLife is dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors through exceptional housing services and personalized care. We are seeking a compassionate and bilingual (Cantonese-speaking) Wellness Coordinator to join our team on-site at an affordable housing community in Boston.

About HSL & Our Mission 🌿

HSL provides enhanced housing equipped with services for seniors across four affordable locations and partner sites. Our proactive approach involves regular resident engagement focused on health, wellness, and independence, supported by dedicated resident services staff.

The Role of Wellness Coordinator 🩺

The Wellness Coordinator leads the R3 program, actively engaging residents through wellness assessments, health education, and connection to essential services. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting wellness assessments and developing personalized wellness plans.
• Coordinating with healthcare providers and connecting residents to needed services.
• Working closely with staff, including Nurse Care Managers, to coordinate activities and interventions.
• Ensuring thorough documentation and tracking of all resident interactions and interventions.
• Maintaining effective communication with partners such as emergency responders, healthcare payers, and local providers.

Location & Language Requirement 📍🗣️

This position is based on-site at a vibrant housing community in Boston. Fluency in Cantonese is essential, as the majority of residents speak Cantonese.

Our Commitment & Work Environment 🌟

At Hebrew SeniorLife, we uphold the highest standards of aging care. Our employees demonstrate compassion, resilience, and dedication, making meaningful differences in our residents' lives every day. We foster growth and collective impact, supporting our team to thrive both professionally and personally.

Benefits & Perks 🎉

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

Core Competencies 💡

• Align with our core values of respect, dignity, and empowerment
• Build trusting relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
• Work collaboratively across teams within and outside HSL
• Maintain confidentiality, listen attentively, and communicate respectfully
• Deliver high-quality preparation and presentations
• Exhibit a proactive, service-oriented attitude
• Take responsibility for assigned tasks and work independently towards goals

Key Responsibilities 📝

• Perform wellness assessments to identify needs and craft tailored wellness plans covering physical, social, cognitive, spiritual, and mental health areas
• Collaborate with primary care, mental health providers, and hospitals
• Partner with housing staff to develop resident-specific programs
• Educate staff on recognizing and communicating changes in residents’ health
• Manage resident files, including health info, end-of-life planning, and emergency contacts
• Follow up with at-risk residents to ensure adherence to wellness activities
• Establish relationships with payers serving seniors and streamline communication systems
• Promote self-care through personalized coaching and coordinate with care providers
• Make appropriate referrals to local service providers such as Visiting Nurses, Adult Day Programs, and Memory Evaluation services
• Lead or participate in care planning meetings
• Address the needs of residents with dementia and make necessary referrals
• Collaborate with Nurse Care Managers on Evidence-Based Programs
• Coordinate safe hospital discharges and transition to other care levels
• Advocate for residents and serve as a liaison with families
• Track metrics, evaluate outcomes, and prepare reports

Qualifications & Skills 🎓

• Master’s degree in social work or a related human services field plus 1-2 years of case management experience in aging services (preferred); or Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Genuine compassion and a strong desire to work with seniors
• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, professional, collaborative, and results-driven mindset
• Positive attitude, excellent communication skills, sound judgment
• Motivated to learn and adaptable to change
• Strong documentation skills using AASC Online software
• Computer literacy: Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Willingness to travel within the Boston metro area
• Preferred: Certification in Dementia Care
• Fluency in Cantonese is mandatory

Work Details & Equal Opportunity 📝

This is an on-site position with the opportunity to make a significant impact in residents’ lives. Hebrew SeniorLife is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.