Wellness Coordinator

Job Purpose:

The Youth Wellness Programs Coordinator leads the development, coordination, and implementation of wellness programs within the Lili ʻ uokalani Center’s Wellness Pathway. This position plays a key role in designing and facilitating culturally grounded, healing-centered programs that promote the social, emotional, and overall well-being of kamali ʻ i. Working collaboratively within the Kamali ʻ i Recruitment and Wellness Team and with, the Coordinator ensures that wellness programs and services are responsive to youth needs, aligned with positive youth development principles, and effectively integrated across the Center’s programs and services.

Informed by a deep understanding of the adolescent experience and grounded in Hawaiian culture, the new Lili ʻ uokalani Center provides Native Hawaiian youth with opportunities to connect with peers and mentors, access supportive services, and explore pathways to passion, purpose, and prosperity. As the newest initiative of Lili ʻ uokalani Trust, the Center serves as a vibrant youth hub where kamali ʻ i can learn, play, and build connections.

The Lili ʻ uokalani Center is a safe, pro-social space where youth are inspired to pursue their dreams through the arts, sports, technology, life readiness, and wellness while receiving wraparound support that helps them reach their goals and thrive.

• Lead the design, coordination, and implementation of wellness programs and initiatives that promote the holistic well-being of kamali ʻ i.
• Develop and facilitate culturally grounded, healing-centered learning experiences that integrate Native Hawaiian values and practices into wellness programming.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners and resource providers to enhance program offerings and expand access to wellness resources for kamali ʻ i.
• Monitor participation, engagement, and outcomes to assess Wellness 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 to ensure programming remains relevant and evidence-based.
• As needs arise, maintain clear and timely care coordination documentation related to wellness services, referrals, and communication with partners and ʻ ohana.
• Participate and serve as a resource in team meetings, case reviews, and professional development.
• Provide on-site emergency responses, crisis intervention, and de-escalation support.
• Work collaboratively with program pathway teammates to integrate and implement wellness practices into pathway programming.

Other Duties:

• Contribute to LT’s success by accepting new assignments, helping team members, learning new skills, and striving to improve team and organizational results
• Evening and weekend hours required as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, or related field or equivalent to four year working experience working 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, with the ability to integrate these into wellness programming, fostering connection and holistic development
• Knowledge of evidence-informed interventions and therapeutic modalities relevant to holistic wellness
• Collaboration: Ability to interact effectively with youth, community partners, and multi-disciplinary teams. Knowledge of community resources and services
• Ethical Practice: Model the highest level of ethical behavior, integrity, and social responsibility Uphold and embody all LT values
• Communication: Clearly convey and receive information and ideas. Engage the listener and invite response and feedback. Demonstrate strong written, oral, and listening skills
• Cultural Competence: Respect and relate well to people from varied backgrounds and sensitive to group differences. Experience…