Wise Elders Families Coordinator

Description

Job Title: Wise Elders Families Coordinator

Reports to: Adult & Aging Programs Administrator

Salary: $24.00 per hour 

Starting Date: Open until filled 

Organizational Profile 

Centro Tyrone Guzman advances the well-being of Latine communities through an intergenerational approach that nurtures lifelong learning, holistic health, and prosperity. We envision vibrant, inclusive, and thriving Latine communities that proudly co-create and shape Minnesota’s cultural, social, and economic vitality.  

Position Summary 

 The Wise Elders Families Coordinator supports the well-being of Latine older adults, caregivers, and families through culturally responsive community education, resource navigation, and outreach. 

Working collaboratively with the Wise Elders Families team and other Adult & Aging staff, this position helps plan, develop, and facilitate educational workshops, presentations, and community learning opportunities focused on caregiving, healthy aging, and family well-being. This position contributes to the development of new educational initiatives and the adaptation of existing programs and materials to meet community needs. 

The coordinator also provides direct resource navigation, individualized assistance, referrals, and follow-up services to assigned participants, helping expand the department's capacity to respond to the needs of older adults, caregivers, and their families. 

 Job Responsibilities  

• Plan, prepare, and facilitate culturally and linguistically responsive educational workshops, trainings, and learning activities for caregivers, older adults, and families. 
• Assist in developing and updating educational activities, presentations, and learning materials for caregivers. 
• Support the coordination and implementation of caregiver education programs and other health and wellness learning initiatives. 
• Facilitate community presentations and educational activities related to caregiver well-being, healthy aging, brain health, dementia awareness, and other relevant health and wellness topics. 
• Assist with participant recruitment, community engagement, and coordination of educational events and presentations through outreach to community members, organizations, and service providers. 
• Provide culturally and linguistically responsive information, resource navigation, and individualized assistance to older adults, caregivers, and families. 
• Assist participants with understanding and accessing public benefits and community resources, including Medicare, Medical Assistance (Medicaid), Social Security, SNAP, transportation, and other supportive services. 
• Help participants with applications, correspondence, communication with service providers, and related follow-up activities within the scope of the position. 
• Coordinate with Wise Elders Families staff to respond to assigned participant requests, provide appropriate referrals, and support continuity of services.  
• Collaborate with Adult & Aging staff to coordinate educational activities, participant services, and community engagement efforts. 
• Provide occasional support for Wise Elders, Respite, and other departmental activities as needed. 
• Share observations and participant feedback to help identify opportunities for new educational activities and improvements to existing services. 
• Maintain accurate and timely records of participant services, educational activities, attendance, referrals, and follow-up interactions using designated program systems. 
• Collect participant feedback and assist with documentation, program evaluation, and information needed for internal and grant reporting. 

Other Responsibilities 

• Maintain participant confidentiality and follow organizational policies and applicable program requirements. 
• Participate in required trainings, staff meetings, and professional development activities. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor. 

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, with strong verbal and written communication skills in both languages. 
• Experience working with older adults, caregivers, families, or underserved communities in a community-based or human services setting. 
• Experience facilitating workshops, group activities, trainings, presentations, or community education sessions. 
• Ability to prepare, organize, and adapt educational materials and presentations for different audiences. 
• Experience assisting individuals or families with community resources, referrals, applications, or other participant support services. 
• Understanding of and appreciation for Latine cultures and the ability to provide culturally and linguistically responsive services. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with participants, colleagues, and community partners. 
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and follow-up activities. 
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. 
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, document preparation, presentations, and electronic recordkeeping. 
• Ability to maintain accurate records and handle confidential participant information appropriately. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in caregiver education, health promotion, aging services, or family support programs. 
• Familiarity with Medicare, Medical Assistance (Medicaid), Social Security, MNsure, and community resources available to older adults and caregivers in Minnesota. 
• Experience developing or adapting educational materials, workshops, or community-based learning activities. 
• Knowledge of caregiver needs, dementia awareness, brain health, or healthy aging. 
• Experience with community outreach, participant recruitment, or collaboration with local organizations. 
• Training or experience facilitating established caregiver education programs, such as Powerful Tools for Caregivers or similar initiatives. 

Other information

 • Position is subject to a background check and requires a valid Minnesota driver’s license.  

What to Expect When Applying 

At Centro Tyrone Guzmán, hiring is not just about filling a role; it’s about building a team that reflects and serves our community with care, integrity, and accountability. We strive to make our hiring process clear, respectful, and grounded in equity. Applicants are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and professional references through our online application system. The hiring process may include an initial virtual or phone screening, followed by in-person interviews. Final candidates are required to complete background screening, which may include fingerprinting.  

Centro Tyrone Guzmán is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time and can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the United States.  

To help ensure you receive updates about your application, please monitor your email regularly, including your spam or junk folders. We also recommend adding @centromn.org and @paylocity.com to your trusted senders list. 

Centro Tyrone Guzman is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, marital status, ancestry, sexual preference, or public assistance status.  

To learn more about Centro Tyrone Guzman, please visit us at www.centromn.org. We are also listed with Guide Star.