Falls Prevention Trainer

Make a difference in the lives of New York City’s older adults, their families and the community. For over 50 years PSS has performed vital and important work -- through its ten centers, two apartment buildings, caregiver services, and affiliated programs, the agency touches the lives of over 2,000 people a day.

The Falls Prevention Trainer will deliver evidence-based falls prevention programs to older adults (60+) and adults with disabilities across New York City, with a focus on low-income, Spanish-speaking, and other linguistically diverse communities served by PSS’s centers, residences, partners, and PSS Life! University hybrid platform. This position is exclusively training- and education-focused and does not provide case management, clinical services, or long-term service coordination.

This role is grant-funded for one year and may be extended subject to continued or additional funding.

This position reports to the Director of Life University

• Deliver evidence-based falls prevention classes (e.g., A Matter of Balance, Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, Stepping On) in person and virtually, following curriculum fidelity and program standards.
• Work with the Director to scope the falls prevention education needs of PSS and local community audiences; and coordinate the scheduling and delivery of falls prevention trainings.
• Facilitate interactive education on falls risk factors (home hazards, medications, footwear, vision, chronic conditions), tailored to the lived experiences of low-income and linguistically diverse older adults.
• Lead strength, balance, and flexibility activities appropriate to each curriculum and participants’ functional levels, with clear safety instructions and modifications.
• Provide brief, non-clinical 1:1 educational support (not case management) before/after sessions to reinforce key messages and help participants set simple, practical action steps.
• Deliver all classes and workshops bilingually (English and Spanish/other required language), including group facilitation, Q&A, and participant support.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials for varying literacy, language proficiency, cognitive status, and cultural backgrounds, ensuring content is accessible and respectful.
• Coordinate with PSS centers, residences, and external partner sites to schedule classes, support recruitment, and ensure adequate space, technology, and materials.
• Use PSS’s marketing templates and communication channels to help promote classes in collaboration with outreach and program staff.
• Administer and accurately collect all required program data: attendance, pre/post assessments, satisfaction surveys, and other outcome measures, in line with funder and evaluation requirements.
• Enter and maintain participant and class data in PSS systems and support preparation of reports on participation, completion rates, and outcomes.
• Participate in required training, certification, and re-certification for evidence-based falls prevention programs and Section 508–compliant hybrid delivery.
• Attend regular supervision and team meetings to review progress toward goals (sites, participants, completion, outcomes) and to continuously improve program quality.

• Required:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred:
  Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in health education, public health, exercise science, gerontology, social work, or related field; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• At least 1–2 years of experience delivering group education, fitness, or health promotion programs, preferably with older adults and/or adults with disabilities.
• Experience working in community-based NYC settings such as older adult centers, affordable housing, or CBOs serving low-income communities.
• Prior experience with evidence-based programs (e.g., chronic disease self-management, falls prevention, Tai Chi, or similar) strongly preferred, or willingness to be trained and certified.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (or other designated language) required; must be able to speak, read, and write both languages at a professional level.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate full workshops, interpret participant…