Wellness Coordinator

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Wellness Coordinator

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The Youth Wellness Programs Coordinator leads the development, coordination, and implementation of wellness programs within the Liliʻuokalani Center’s Wellness Pathway. This position designs and facilitates culturally grounded, healing-centered programs that promote the social, emotional, and overall well‑being of kamaliʻi. Working collaboratively with the Kamaliʻi Recruitment and Wellness Team and community partners, the Coordinator ensures that wellness programs and services are responsive to youth needs, aligned with positive youth development principles, and integrated across the Center’s programs and services.

• Lead the design, coordination, and implementation of wellness programs and initiatives that promote the holistic well‑being of kamaliʻi.
• Develop and facilitate culturally grounded, healing‑centered learning experiences that integrate Native Hawaiian values and practices.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners and resource providers to enhance program offerings and expand access to wellness resources.
• Monitor participation, engagement, and outcomes to assess program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to data collection, reporting, and evaluation to demonstrate impact and inform continuous program development.
• Stay current on best practices in positive youth development, trauma‑informed care, and culturally responsive approaches.
• Maintain clear and timely care‑coordination documentation related to wellness services, referrals, and partner communications.
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and professional development.
• Provide on‑site emergency responses, crisis intervention, and de‑escalation support.
• Collaborate with program pathway teammates to integrate wellness practices into pathway programming.

• Accept new assignments, support team members, learn new skills, and strive to improve team and organizational results.
• Work evening and weekend hours as required.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field, or equivalent to four years of experience in youth wellness or community programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a team setting.
• Deep understanding of Native Hawaiian culture, values, and history, and the ability to integrate these into wellness programming.
• Knowledge of evidence‑informed interventions and therapeutic modalities relevant to holistic wellness.

• Collaboration:
  
  interact effectively with youth, community partners, and multidisciplinary teams; knowledge of community resources and services.
• Ethical Practice: model the highest level of ethical behavior, integrity, and social responsibility; uphold all Liliʻuokalani Trust values.
• Communication: clearly convey and receive information; engage listeners and invite feedback; demonstrate strong written, oral, and listening skills.
• Cultural Competence: respect and relate well to people from varied backgrounds; sensitive to group differences; experience with at‑risk youth.
• Relationship Management: work well with staff at all levels in a collaborative environment; promote positive workplace values and relationships.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  work well under pressure and remain calm and controlled when faced with challenging situations.

This position requires occasional travel across the island, inter‑island, and out‑of‑state depending on team and organizational needs. Travel may not always be required, but the ability to travel when needed remains crucial.

• Alignment with Queen’s legacy: understanding and appreciation of Queen Liliʻuokalani’s story and Hawaiian culture is foundational to staff’s commitment to working with Hawaiian children, families, and communities.
• Continuous Learning and Improvement: committed to creating and reinforcing an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
• Effective…