Community Health and Wellness Program Specialist

About Le Moyne College:

Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Our Mission:

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community. Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and Jesuits to apply for employment.

Position Summary                                                                           

The Community Health and Wellness Program Specialist is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating community-based programs that promote healthy aging, independence, wellness, and fall prevention for older adults. This position provides evidence-informed fall prevention programming, exercise and education, participant screening and functional assessments within the employee’s training and scope of practice, and wellness interventions while collaborating with community organizations throughout Central New York. The Community Health and Wellness Program Specialist assists with program development, participant outcome measurement, data management, community outreach, and social media engagement to support CARE's mission of improving the health, safety, and quality of life of older adults.

This is a part time position working 20-25 hours per week. The position includes a combination of in person work at Le Moyne College and community program sites and remote work for appropriate administrative, planning, data, outreach, and social media responsibilities.

This position is funded by external sources and is contingent on the continued receipt of those funds.

Principal Duties and Essential Functions

Job duties specific to this position:

Fall Prevention and Community Wellness 

• Deliver CARE fall prevention, healthy aging, wellness, and exercise programming for older adults in community-based settings. 
• Lead group exercise and educational components in a safe, engaging, and age-appropriate manner and adapt activities to participant abilities and established program protocols.
• Complete participant screenings and standardized functional measures within the employee’s education, credentials, training, and scope of practice; identify concerns that require referral to an appropriate licensed healthcare professional. 
• Provide education related to fall-risk reduction, home safety, mobility, healthy aging, assistive devices, caregiver strategies, and other wellness topics consistent with training and professional scope. 
• Assist with the development and implementation of CARE programs, workshops, presentations, and community initiatives.

Community Partnerships and Outreach 

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community partners, older adults, caregivers, healthcare organizations, and agencies serving older adults. 
• Assist with outreach to identify new program sites, partnership opportunities, presentations, community events, and referral relationships. 
• Represent CARE and Le Moyne College professionally at community programs, meetings, health fairs, and outreach events. 

Social Media and Digital Outreach 

• Assist with and maintain CARE's social media presence as a required responsibility of the position.
• Create, schedule, and post program updates, educational content, event promotion, participant highlights, and community outreach content on CARE's approved social media platforms.
• Assist with basic content creation using Canva or similar tools and coordinate photographs, graphics, captions, and program information in accordance with CARE and Le Moyne College policies. 

Data Management and Program Evaluation 

• Collect, maintain, and assist with analysis of participant and program data, ensuring timely and accurate entry into required tracking systems. 
• Support outcome measurement and reporting for funders, community partners, and organizational leadership. 
• Assist with preparation of program metrics, summaries, presentations, and grant-related reports that demonstrate program reach and impact. 
• Maintain participant confidentiality and follow applicable organizational policies and data-security practices.

General Responsibilities 

• Participate in required meetings, training, and professional development activities.
• Collaborate effectively with CARE staff, Le Moyne College departments, students, community partners, and interdisciplinary professionals. 
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, sound judgment, initiative, integrity, and respect for the dignity of all participants. 
• Perform other duties related to CARE programming and community health initiatives as assigned.

Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:

• Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne’s mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.
• Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.
• Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness.
• Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college’s strategic goals.
• Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic.
• Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.
• Complies and adheres to all of Le Moyne’s established policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times, including all health and safety requirements and regulations, to promote desired behavior and build awareness.
• Must complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings.
• Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving operational requirements, and industry trends.
• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience working with older adults in a wellness, healthcare, rehabilitation, or community setting.
• Background in movement, health, rehabilitation support, or therapeutic instruction (e.g., group fitness, senior fitness certifications, kinesiology/exercise science application, physical/occupational therapy support)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with older adults and community partners. 
• Comfort with basic technology and digital tools, including Microsoft Office, Zoom, Canva, Instagram, Facebook, and/or similar platforms. 
• Ability and willingness to create and manage social media content as an ongoing responsibility of the position. 
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently in both in-person and remote settings.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to community program sites throughout Central New York.

Preferred:

• Graduate degree in either Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy and a current license in NYS OR a degree/certification in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Gerontology, Public Health, Health Coaching, or wellness-related fields.
• For applicants working under a licensed or certified healthcare profession, current New York State licensure/certification and good standing are required when applicable to the duties performed.
• Experience working with older adults, fall prevention, balance and mobility, community wellness, rehabilitation, or chronic disease prevention.
• Experience with program coordination, community outreach, data collection, outcome tracking, or grant-funded initiatives.
• Relevant certifications or training in evidence-based fall prevention, older-adult fitness, or wellness programming

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Our campus thrives on the energy, collaboration, and shared ideas of our community. We believe that the best student mentorship, professional growth, and creative breakthroughs happen through real-time, face-to-face connection. To support this vibrant academic environment, positions at Le Moyne College are based on-campus. This ensures our teams can seamlessly collaborate, build strong professional relationships, and directly contribute to our student-centered mission.

Additional Information:

Pay Range:  $30.00 - $38.00 per hour

Equal Employment Opportunity

Le Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.  Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position please click the 'Apply Now' button and submit the required materials for consideration:

* Cover letter outlining your interest in the position
* Current resume
* Contact information for 3 professional references