Wellness Navigator

Location: Buhler

# Wellness Navigator Buhler, KS 67522## Description###
** Position Summary**### Empower aging adults to thrive at home with purpose and dignity. As a
** Wellness Navigator
** with STAY Your Way, you are the cornerstone of a member’s journey to lifelong independence and personalized well-being. You’ll guide, support, and coordinate holistic wellness plans that allow members to remain in the comfort of their own homes—safely, confidently, and with joy.###
** Key Responsibilities**####
** Personalized Wellness Navigation
*** Manage a caseload of 30–35 STAY Your Way members, providing continuous coaching and proactive wellness planning.
* Develop and implement tailored wellness strategies that support members' physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
* Conduct regular check-ins to monitor well-being, identify risks, and coordinate appropriate services or interventions.
* Collaborate with the STAY leadership team to deploy care and services based on evolving member needs.
* Design programs, resources, and activities that encourage aging-in-place and whole-person wellness.####
** Relationship Building & Member Advocacy
*** Build deep, trusting relationships with members and serve as a consistent point of contact throughout their time in the program.
* Act as an advocate for members—supporting their goals, coordinating care teams, and helping them navigate changes or challenges in health.
* Encourage healthy lifestyle habits and connect members to appropriate community and healthcare resources.
* Foster partnerships with families, healthcare providers, and other care team members to ensure continuity and alignment of care.####
** Documentation & Communication
*** Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for each member, including wellness goals, service coordination, and progress notes.
* Ensure new member onboarding includes a comprehensive wellness overview to establish a strong foundation for support.
* Uphold confidentiality and provide updates to the STAY Your Way team when members' needs change or escalate.####
** Program Development & Professional Growth
*** Continuously explore and introduce new wellness initiatives, resources, and partnerships to enhance member experience.
* Participate in ongoing training, certifications, and professional development in wellness, aging, and case management.
* Collaborate with other Navigators and departments within Sunshine Meadows to share insights and improve program outcomes.## Qualifications###
** Qualifications
* ** Background in health coaching, case management, gerontology, social work, or wellness-related fields.
* Experience working with older adults and a strong understanding of aging-related needs and services.
* Strong communication, organization, and advocacy skills.
* CPR/AED certified or willing to obtain.
* Emotionally mature, empathetic, and committed to the mission of supporting independence at home.
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