SENIOR WELLNESS FACILITATOR

Job Description

This professional position exercises judgement in the creation, implementation and management of comprehensive health, wellness, and fitness programs for persons over the age of sixty. The goal of these services and programs is to assist seniors and their families in maintaining or improving their health, wellness, and quality of life. Provides wellness programs for families who are the caregivers for their parents or grandparents. The Senior Wellness Facilitator will develop a comprehensive wellness education program for caregivers and elders with the goal of assisting elders in remaining in their homes. The target population for this program includes those who are medically under-served and are in greatest economic need with the goal of reducing health disparities and other societal concerns facing older persons. This is a confidential position reporting to the Assistant Director of Social Services or designee. 

Emergency Management Responsibilities:

Note: During emergency conditions, all City of Miramar employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City of Miramar employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plans, develops, and implements health, wellness, and fitness programs for elders in the community
• Coordinates with community providers to deliver specified services and programs for elders. Will perform intakes and assessments to determine eligibility for services.
• Develops a medication management and information education program for seniors.
• Develops comprehensive fitness programs to meet the varied needs of the population to be served.
• Provides referrals to other community agencies for needed services and assist in obtaining health and fitness related services.
• Assists individuals in accessing resources in the healthcare system. Facilitates programs and classes in fitness, wellness, and health-related areas. Assists in
  additional program activities, as required.
• Conducts research, collects and analyzes data, and makes recommendations on additional enrichment programs to support the growing needs of the community.
• Maintains confidential client records and provides all required documentation as requested; manages database of ongoing records.
• Maintains records and reports for grant purposes, as needed.
• Responsible for compliance with all applicable regulations, laws, and statutes.
• Will be required to work varied shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends, as needed.
• Performs additional related duties and administrative tasks as required or assigned.
• May be required to drive City vehicle.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Rehabilitation, Health and Human Services, Public Health, Education, or related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience with a geriatric or similar population.
• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Certified in First Aid and CPR
• Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver’s license
• Subject to initial and annual Level II background screening and health physical. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

•  Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
• Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment.
• Ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization’s mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; and notifying the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time.
• Ability to demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the general public
• Ability to operate and care for equipment to manufacturer’s specifications and/or within the specified parameters.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.