GUILDCARE HEALTH AND WELLNESS INSTRUCTOR
Lighthouse Guild is the leading not-for-profit healthcare organization dedicated to addressing and preventing vision loss. Our mission is to provide exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals. With Lighthouse Guild, people who are at risk for, or affected by, vision loss have access to all the resources necessary to lead full, independent, and productive lives. We provide services, research and education, and advocate to help people with low vision and blindness. Our vision is a world in which no person is limited by their visual capacity.
SUMMARY: The Adult Day Health Care Program (GuildCare) provides healthcare and recreation for multicultural seniors with vision loss as well as chronic medical conditions. A volunteer with experience providing health and recreation for seniors is needed to serve as a Health and Wellness Instructor.
LOCATION: 1170 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14209
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the program director or designee the Health and Wellness Instructor will:
1. Develop and implement inter-disciplinary health and wellness programming at the Adult Day Health Care program.
2. Coordinate group health-related workshops, wellness lectures and organize healthy activities.
3. Otherwise conduct activities that promote, maintain, and improve client’s health and wellness.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Ability to integrate wellness initiatives in disabled and blind social environment.
2. Experience implementing wellness activities and the ability to keep seniors inspired.
3. Degree in health education/promotion, public health, community health or a related field and/or Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) designation required.
4. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required.
DETAILS OF SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: This is an ongoing opportunity that begins upon approval by staff members. Candidates have an opportunity to serve Monday-Friday from 9:00am-3:00pm, at least but not limited to one hour per week, plus any time required for planning and preparation. A health form and proof of immunizations must be completed by physician. All candidates must be tested for TB prior to volunteering. The attire during this position is business casual.
To express your interest in this opportunity, submit a resume or biography to volunteer@lighthouseguild.org. Please include the days and hours you are available to serve. Direct all questions to The Stephen T. Pearlman Volunteer Center at (646) 874-8688.
