What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Wellness Coordinator position at VanderHouwen?
Our client is seeking a compassionate and community-minded Community Wellness Coordinator to support high-risk individuals in navigating the path toward stable health and well-being. This role is ideal for someone who excels at building trust, problem-solving in dynamic environments, and guiding individuals through complex social and healthcare systems. The right candidate brings empathy, cultural awareness, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and within interdisciplinary care teams.
This role is a hybrid model in Boston, Massachusetts.
Community Wellness Coordinator Responsibilities
As an eligible contract employee with VanderHouwen, you'll have access to a full suite of benefits designed with your well-being in mind. Our comprehensive package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a matching 401(k) to help secure your future.
Meet VanderHouwen
What kind of recruiter do you see yourself working with? One who prioritizes your best interest, no matter what? VanderHouwen does, and we're in it for the long game! Our recruiters focus on YOU, building meaningful, long-term relationships while developing a deep understanding of companies' staffing needs and workplace cultures. This approach helps us find an ideal job match that aligns with your unique career aspirations and goals.
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women & Diversity-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen places experienced professionals across the nation! Our recruitment teams specialize in either Technology and IT, Engineering, Human Resources, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Partner with us to land your next exciting career!
VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.
This role is a hybrid model in Boston, Massachusetts.
Community Wellness Coordinator Responsibilities
- Build trusting relationships with patients through in-person outreach, needs assessments, goal setting, and ongoing progress monitoring.
- Coordinate community, home-based, and clinical support by connecting patients with social services, educational resources, and care team partners.
- Provide culturally aligned health education, motivational interviewing, and resource navigation across diverse community settings.
- Document assessments, care plans, and patient updates in electronic systems while preparing reports and contributing to case reviews.
- Support patients in overcoming barriers by assisting with applications, appointments, prescriptions, and warm handoffs to community programs.
- HS diploma with community experience or Bachelor’s degree, plus 2 years in healthcare, public health, or community-based work.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage diverse, multicultural populations.
- Basic knowledge of healthcare systems, community resources, and social determinants of health.
- Organizational excellence with the ability to multi-task, work independently, and thrive within interdisciplinary teams.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; multilingual abilities highly preferred.
As an eligible contract employee with VanderHouwen, you'll have access to a full suite of benefits designed with your well-being in mind. Our comprehensive package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a matching 401(k) to help secure your future.
Meet VanderHouwen
What kind of recruiter do you see yourself working with? One who prioritizes your best interest, no matter what? VanderHouwen does, and we're in it for the long game! Our recruiters focus on YOU, building meaningful, long-term relationships while developing a deep understanding of companies' staffing needs and workplace cultures. This approach helps us find an ideal job match that aligns with your unique career aspirations and goals.
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women & Diversity-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen places experienced professionals across the nation! Our recruitment teams specialize in either Technology and IT, Engineering, Human Resources, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Partner with us to land your next exciting career!
VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.