Health and Resource Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting older adults and families in your community? Highlands Ranch is seeking a dedicated Health and Resource Coordinator to lead efforts in connecting residents with vital health services, educational programs, and community resources.

In this dynamic role, you’ll provide information, referrals, and evidence-based programming to promote healthy aging and improve quality of life. You’ll plan and facilitate activities that support socialization, reduce isolation, and enhance cognitive and physical well-being. Working closely with Douglas County agencies, you'll help ensure older adults have access to housing, transportation, benefits, and more—empowering them to age in place with dignity.

If you’re a compassionate professional with experience in health education, aging services, or community outreach, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and make a lasting impact in Highlands Ranch!

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProgram Development & Implementation :

• Identifies needed programs, resources, and services based on resident demand, best practices, and emerging opportunities.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements health education initiatives, evidence-based programs, health fairs, consumer education, and referrals for older adults and their families.
• Researches, develops, and maintains partnerships with local health organizations, businesses, colleges, and universities to deliver in-person and virtual programs, events, and screenings.
• Develops and manages special events, fitness and enrichment programming, and membership oversight in collaboration with staff and volunteers.

Budget & Funding :

Supervision & Volunteer Coordination :

Technology & Data Management :

Community Engagement & Communication :

Operations & Facility Support :

Compliance & Additional Responsibilities :

Desired Qualifications

Necessary Knowledge, Experience, Skills and AbilitiesCommunication Skills :

Customer Service & Community Engagement :

Program Development & Subject Matter Expertise :

Technology Skills :

Organizational & Professional Skills :

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Senior Services Manager.

Supervision Exercised

Provides supervision and assistance in coordination of volunteers and interns for health and resource events, and contracts with program providers and presenters.

Tools and Equipment Used

Computers, related hardware, Microsoft Windows 10 Pro, Adobe, Microsoft products (Excel, Forms, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Word, etc.), web and database software, multi-line VoIP phone, and MySeniorCenter kiosk. Kitchen and general office equipment such as desk phone, multi-function printer / scanner / copier, plotter, web-fax, etc.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, mainly Monday through Friday in the office. Due to the nature of this position, the work schedule will vary depending on weather conditions, projects, events, programs, meetings, and staffing levels, and will include some evening, early morning, and weekend hours. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office type setting and occasionally in outside weather conditions, including inclement weather.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office or moderately loud when offsite.

Selection Guidelines

Formal applications, rating of education and experience; panel interview(s) and reference check; job related tests might be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Pre-employment screening includes illegal substance screening, background, and motor vehicle record check.

About Us

The Highlands Ranch Metro District, as the local government in our community, is committed to providing the following high-quality municipal services while managing resources wisely for Highlands Ranch such as; construction of major roads, installation and maintenance of landscaping and fences adjacent to major roads, installation of traffic signals and street lights on major roads, construction and maintenance of parks and trails, youth and adult outdoor recreation and sports programs, management and maintenance of extensive natural open space areas and so much more. We have been recognized as Colorado's District of the Year by the Special District Association of Colorado!

Our Benefits

We prioritize your well-being and recognize the importance of a work / life balance by offering outstanding benefits :

Health & Retirement!

Work / life Balance!

Wellness & Improvement!

Saving, Planning & Other!

Application Information

Pre-employment screening includes a background check, illegal substances screening and motor vehicle record review.

We will be accepting applications through November 14, 2025.

Submit applications at highlandsranch.org / apply or if viewing this posting from our career center, click "Apply" below.