Hybrid Falls Prevention Trainer

at PSS

• Job title: Falls Prevention Trainer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $36 - $40 per hour
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Falls Prevention Trainer delivering evidence-based falls prevention programs to older adults in NYC. Focused on low-income and diverse communities through hybrid classes.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 questions, and explain health concepts clearly in both languages, including to people who speak English “less than very well.”
• Strong cultural humility and experience working effectively with low-income older adults, many of whom are people of color, immigrants, and/or have limited formal education.
• Excellent group facilitation and public speaking skills; able to create an engaging, welcoming environment that encourages participation and peer support.
• Ability to explain falls risk and prevention strategies in everyday language and connect material to participants’ home environments and daily routines.
• Comfort leading gentle movement, exercise, and balance activities, with an emphasis on safety and appropriate progression for a range of abilities.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple class series, sites, virtual sessions, and data/reporting deadlines.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom) to support hybrid service delivery and Section 508–aligned practices.