Posting number: 2026-00415
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Division: HHS 60 Director's Office Division
Job classification: Program Specialist II
Posting type: Internal/External Applicants
Categories: Human Services
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Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $72,567 to $107,191, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adult sand seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Asian American Health Initiative (AAHI) is currently recruiting an enthusiastic professional to serve as the Senior Wellness Coordinator. The Senior Wellness Coordinator is responsible for raising awareness of the health and wellness concerns of Asian American seniors and facilitating community organizations to develop programming to address these concerns. The Senior Wellness Program Coordinator will play a significant role in the
development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the deliverables of senior programming that lead to improved health, wellness, and quality of life.
Design, implement, and evaluate health education initiatives and events for AAPI seniors using PDSA cycle.
Active involvement in relevant workgroups, committees, and in department-wide projects
Content Development and Training
Supports administrative services
The selected candidate will be required to work evenings and weekend when the needed. This position requires a driver’s license as the selected candidate will travel throughout the County to perform job duties.
Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience planning and coordinating community health programs that addresses disparities for seniors in the Asian American or Pacific Islander community, focused on health equity, social determinants of health (SDOH), community engagement, and implementing programs that improve health outcomes.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.
Driver's License: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence.The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:
