LifeTalks Program Coordinator
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Job Location:
Tacoma, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.
Today as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person body mind and spirit in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.
Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services from routine wellness to complex disease management all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.
We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you become part of a team that delivers top-quality professional healthcare in modern well-equipped facilities and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Job Summary/Purpose:
The LifeTalks Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination and facilitation of the LifeTalks program including group sessions training workshops curriculum development ongoing support for program Guides program evaluation community outreach and role requires a strong understanding of adult education principles experience working with older adults and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Essential Function
Program Delivery & Facilitation: Lead LifeTalks sessions adapting to group dynamics while adhering to the curriculum. Provide ongoing support guidance and mentorship to trained Guides.
Facilitation & Relational Skills: Proven experience in group facilitation excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to enter deepen and end relational conversations with tact and grace.
Knowledge & Sensitivity: Understanding of concerns faced by the elderly and/or isolated including grief and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Self-Management & Initiative: Self-initiative self-direction adaptability to changing circumstances and strong organizational and time management skills.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Ability to collaborate and inspire others as well as work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Training & Recruitment: Conduct train-the-trainer workshops for new Guides actively recruit screen and onboard new participants.
Facilitation & Relational Skills: Proven experience in group facilitation excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to enter deepen and end relational conversations with tact and grace.
Knowledge & Sensitivity: Understanding of concerns faced by the elderly and/or isolated including grief and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Self-Management & Initiative: Self-initiative self-direction adaptability to changing circumstances and strong organizational and time management skills.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Ability to collaborate and inspire others as well as work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Program Development & Evaluation: Contribute to curriculum development and refinement collect and analyze program data to assess effectiveness and inform future improvements.
Critical Thinking Skills: Analyze and Prioritize Feedback from participants and stakeholders to adjust program and curriculum to meet established goals.
Self-Management & Initiative: Self-initiative self-direction adaptability to changing circumstances and strong organizational and time management skills.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Ability to collaborate and inspire others as well as work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Community Engagement & Administration: Develop community partnerships implement marketing strategies manage program schedules materials and resources.
Ability to identify potential sites and promote LifeTalks create relationships and partnerships with representatives work collaboratively to recruit participants mentor/train facilitators. Additionally will need to keep organized records of feedback schedule group sessions and meetings to support trained volunteers.
Job Requirements
Education/Experience:
- Associates Degree
- 1-3 years Group Facilitation and experience working with community elders preferred
Licensure/Certification:
WA DL Required
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Organizational skills
- Data Collection
- Meeting Facilitation
- Utilization Review
- Administrative Experience
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Supervising Experience
- Social Work
About Company
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