Hebrew SeniorLife Is Hiring A Wellness Coordinator

Hebrew SeniorLife is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors through affordable housing and personalized services, emphasizing health, wellness, and independence. 💙

Job Opportunity: Wellness Coordinator (Bilingual Spanish)

Join our team at Hebrew SeniorLife to lead impactful wellness programs, support residents’ health, and promote independence within our Chelsea community. This role is ideal for compassionate, organized professionals fluent in Spanish who are committed to making a difference. 🌟

About Hebrew SeniorLife

We provide enhanced housing with services for seniors, aiming to improve their well-being and support independent living. Our dedicated staff actively engage with residents to identify needs, offer case management, and coordinate care, fostering a supportive and respectful environment.

Our Values and Culture

At Hebrew SeniorLife, we uphold dignity, respect, and empowerment, constantly striving to redefine aging through compassion, resilience, and innovation. Our team makes life-changing connections every day, supported to grow both personally and professionally. 🌱

Benefits We Offer 🎁

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

Key Competencies

• Respect, dignity, and empowerment aligned with organization values
• Ability to build trusting relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
• Collaborative spirit within and outside the team
• Attentive listening and respectful communication
• Professional presentation and preparation
• Proactive, service-oriented mindset ("can-do" attitude)
• Responsibility and independence in task execution
• Focus on achieving program goals efficiently

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive wellness assessments and develop personalized wellness plans covering physical, social, cognitive, spiritual, and mental health
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, mental health professionals, and hospitals
• Partner with housing staff to customize programming meeting resident needs
• Educate staff on identifying and communicating residents’ health changes
• Assist residents in completing health records, end-of-life planning, and emergency contacts
• Follow up with at-risk residents to ensure adherence to wellness activities
• Develop relationships with payers and ensure seamless communication between housing and healthcare providers
• Promote self-care and coordinate supportive programs aligned with residents’ personal goals
• Refer residents to local service providers such as Visiting Nurses, Rehabilitation Services, PACE, and Memory Programs
• Lead or participate in care planning meetings onsite
• Assess and refer residents with dementia appropriately
• Collaborate with Nurse Care Managers on Evidence-Based Programs
• Coordinate safe discharges with hospitals and case management teams
• Support transitions to other levels of care, including family and team meetings
• Advocate for residents and serve as a liaison for families
• Track metrics and generate reports on program and resident outcomes

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related human services field; 1-2 years of case management experience in aging services preferred
• Or Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Deep compassion for and desire to work with seniors
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and multitasking skills
• Professional, proactive, collaborative, and results-driven attitude
• Positive demeanor, excellent communication, sound judgment, and intuition
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing needs
• Proficiency in documenting using AASC Online software
• Computer skills: Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Availability for travel within Boston metro area
• Certification in Dementia Care preferred
• Fluency in Spanish is required 🗣️

Position Specifics

Location: On-site at an affordable housing community in Chelsea

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

Remote: No (on-site required)

Skills & Expertise

• Affordable Housing
• Case Management & Care Coordination
• Health Education & Wellness Programming
• Dementia Care
• Emergency Response & Planning
• Multilingual Fluency (Spanish required)
• Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Technology Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite
• Willingness to Travel

About Hebrew SeniorLife

Hebrew SeniorLife is committed to transforming the aging experience through compassion, innovation, and excellence, enriching the lives of seniors and their families each day. ❤️