Strong for Life Coordinator

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This is a Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief Overview
The AAS Strong for Life Coordinator is responsible for conducting the Strong for Life exercise program for a group of older adults in a designated community setting, monitoring ongoing progress and providing motivation and encouragement. Strong for Life is an easy-to-follow, evidence-based program designed to improve strength, function, and balance in older adults with or without limitations.
Locations
Stanford Health Care - this position will work across community centers in San Mateo and/or Santa Clara counties.
What you will do

• Preparation and set up of SFL classes.
• Supervise classes; assist participants during exercise.
• Train, supervise, and manage SFL volunteers.
• Provide monthly and quarterly reports; keep records up-to-date.
• Process and orient new SFL participants.
• Establish a relationship with appropriate person at community site; be aware of emergency procedures at site; report concerns.
• Promote the SFL program through health fairs and other venues, as determined by Program Manager.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Experience Qualifications

• Working in a community setting with older adults

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to adjust communications to fit the needs and level of understanding of the receiver
• Ability to anticipate, assess, plan for, and manage physical, psychological, and social needs of the patient and family/caregiver and provide appropriate support, comfort, and reassurance
• Ability to be a resource for all employees assigned area of specialization
• Ability to solve problems and identify solutions
• Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional
• Knowledge of medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights

Licenses and Certifications

• None

These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.