Program Coordinator of the Senior Wellness Day Program

$22.56/hr. 24 hours/week

Part-time, Non-Exempt 

Benefits: Paid Sick Leave, Paid PTO, Accrued

Hmong Youth and Parents United (HYPU) is seeking a dedicated and skilled Program Coordinator to join our team. As a community-based organization committed to empowering underserved communities, we are looking for a passionate individual to help us offer a culturally responsive education, social, and economic program for our seniors. Guided by values of empowerment, community commitment, wellbeing, and cultural preservation, HYPU works to build a resilient and inclusive community where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Senior Wellness Day Program Manager, the Part-Time Program Coordinator will oversee HYPU’s Senior Wellness Day Program, which promotes health, engagement, and cultural connection for Hmong elders. This position plays a vital role in coordinating program activities, supporting client intake, and ensuring high-quality, culturally sensitive services. The coordinator will work closely with the Health and Social Services team to reduce isolation, enhance well-being, and connect seniors and families to needed resources.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate daily operations of the Senior Wellness Day Program, including but not limited to scheduling, participant and staff communication, logistics, maintaining a monthly program calendar aligned with the approved work plan, and the preparation and cleanup of rooms, materials, supplies, food service areas, and activity stations.

  • Plan, coordinate, and facilitate wellness, recreational, and educational activities, including but not limited to gentle movement, games, storytelling, music, arts and crafts, cultural learning, holiday celebrations, and community-building activities, to promote health, socialization, and cultural engagement among seniors. 

  • Coordinate field trips, special events, community presentations, workshops, cultural celebrations, and resource fairs, and support the planning and execution of other HYPU events as assigned.

  • Encourage respectful participation and help create a welcoming environment where seniors feel included, valued, and connected.

  • Administer and document participant assessments and evaluation tools at enrollment and annual follow-up, workshop pre- and post-questionnaires, and annual participant surveys, under the Program Manager’s guidance.

  • Track participation, retention, workshop attendance, referrals, and participant feedback against work plan targets, and prepare program summaries and reports for the Program Manager. 

  • Gather participant feedback through informal check-ins, surveys, and an annual listening session, and use findings to recommend improvements to activities and participant support 

  • Review participant feedback and program data with the Program Manager to identify barriers, adjust programming, and support progress toward program outcomes. 

  • Provide safe and reliable transportation for senior participants, including scheduled pickups and drop-offs for program activities, field trips, and events as assigned.

  • Support senior intake and assessment, identify participant interests and access needs, and connect seniors with HYPU’s intake and health navigation resources, social services, healthcare, and other community resources as appropriate. 

  • Collaborate with staff, volunteers, interns, and community partners to enhance program offerings.

  • Support outreach and marketing efforts to increase program awareness and participation, including the creation of culturally relevant social media content, flyers, short videos, and other communications as assigned. 

  • Uphold HYPU’s values of equity, inclusion, and cultural respect in all program interactions.

  • Complete additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Program Manager and supervising staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in social work, gerontology, health services, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

  • Experience working with seniors, immigrant communities, or community-based programs preferred.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with sensitivity to cultural and linguistic differences.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain detailed records.

  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Hmong.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.

  • Ability to use a computer for extended periods.

  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

  • May require occasional travel within the community.

SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

  • Part-time position (up to 32 hours per week).

  • Schedule includes in-person program days and some flexibility for planning and administrative work.

  • Hourly pay commensurate with experience.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must have a valid California Driver’s License with current auto insurance and reliable transportation.

  • Must be able to work on weekends as needed. 

TO APPLY

Submit a resume with 3 references, and a cover letter, and respond to two of the three prompts below to hr@hypu.org. Position immediately available. Open until filled. Submissions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Prompt 1: How would you adapt an activity to support a senior with mobility or cognitive limitations who wants to participate? 

Prompt 2: How would you incorporate Hmong elders’ experiences, language, traditions, and interests into programming while respecting individual differences? 

Prompt 3: How do you demonstrate cultural sensitivity when working with families from diverse backgrounds?

Hmong Youth and Parents United is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or military or veteran status in accordance with federal law. In addition, Hmong Youth and Parents United complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Hmong Youth and Parents United also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.