Health Promotion Program Specialist
The Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR) is seeking a dedicated, full-time Health Promotion Program Specialist to join our team. This position plays a key role in supporting Wisconsin’s county and tribal aging units and Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC), with a primary focus on health promotion programming and supportive services.
As a Health Promotion Program Specialist, you will provide training, technical assistance, and program guidance to promote excellence and ensure compliance with policies and regulations. This is a full-time remote position with required travel throughout GWAAR’s 70-county, 11-tribe service region. The starting salary range is $66,000 to $71,000 annually.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent related experience, is preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, with minimal supervision. Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and initiative are required.
For a full job description, visit www.gwaar.org and click on “About,” then “Employment Opportunities.”
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Jean Lynch
Program Specialist Manager
Jean.lynch@gwaar.org
GWAAR is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital or civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR)
Position Description
Position Title: Health Promotion Program Specialist
Reports To: GWAAR Program Specialist Manager
Position Status: Full-time (40 hours per week), exempt. Standard business hours Monday through Friday, with some evenings, weekends, and overnight travel required.
Position Summary
This position provides ongoing training, technical assistance, and coaching to aging units and Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) across a 70-county service area, with a primary focus on health promotion programming and supportive services.
Essential Job Functions
- Assist county and tribal aging units in developing and advancing community-based health promotion and supportive service goals.
- Provide guidance on the implementation of evidence-based prevention programs.
- Deliver technical assistance and training related to supportive services.
- Support the development and sustainability of community partnerships.
- Collaborate with partners to deliver health promotion program orientations for new aging unit directors and health promotion coordinators.
- Facilitate quarterly meetings of the Health Promotion Advisory Group.
- Maintain GWAAR’s external and internal SharePoint Health Promotion page, ensuring all documents are current and updated annually.
- Partner with the State Unit on Aging to update the Older Americans Act (OAA) Title III-D subservice list in state data system software.
- Monitor funding for health promotion and supportive service expenditures and conduct outreach to agencies with underspending.
- Generate and review data and reports to ensure compliance with OAA Title III-D and B requirements.
- Maintain a current statewide database of evidence-based healthy aging programs for counties and tribes.
- Stay up to date on evidence-based programs and best practices.
- Participate in trainings and webinars offered by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to remain current on trends and updates.
- Provide coaching and support to health promotion coordinators across the aging network.
- Review and assess county aging plans, providing actionable feedback to support approval and alignment with program requirements.
- Serve as Contract Administrator for the OAA Title III-B Legal Services contract, including data collection, contract issuance, and quality assurance.
- Support cross-team initiatives and contribute to agency projects as needed.
- Assist counties and tribes with aging plan development and annual goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
- Minimum of three years of experience in health promotion, supportive services, or programs serving older adults.
- Experience in policy interpretation, technical assistance, and program operations related to health promotion.
- Experience in training development.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong organizational skills and initiative.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to travel within Wisconsin, including occasional overnight stays.
- Valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $66,000.00 - $71,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of policy interpretation, technical assistance and program operations related to health promotion do you have? Please explain knowledge and skills.
- How many years of training development do you have? Please elaborate on knowledge and skills.
- Do you understand that this position requires a valid drivers license and you must have the ability to travel within Wisconsin, including occasional overnight stays?
- Do you understand that this position requires you to live in the state of Wisconsin?
Education:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Madison, WI 53714
