Community Wellness Specialist II

Spectrum Health & Human Services; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Health & Human Services in Buffalo, NY seeks a Community Wellness Specialist II to provide outreach, emotional support, and referrals in community settings. Under supervision, you will coordinate wellness activities, conduct sessions, and connect clients with resources to support recovery and wellbeing.

The role emphasizes Motivational Interviewing, person-centered planning, and collaboration with local partners; you will also drive field visits using your own vehicle as needed and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in computer software and MS Office applications.
• Experience with motivational interviewing techniques is preferred.
• Familiarity with person-centered planning approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach and emotional support to individuals, families, and groups in community settings.
• Coordinate wellness activities, screening, referrals, and linkage to community resources.
• Represent the program in the community and collaborate with partner agencies to meet client needs.
• Deliver presentations on emotional health, coping skills, and stress management.
• Conduct service referrals and resource linkage, using motivational interviewing to engage clients.
• Utilize solution-focused approaches and maintain client records for program compliance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Motivational Interviewing

Person-Centered Planning

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Community Wellness Specialist II

Regular Full-Time Full Time Buffalo, NY, US

18 days ago Requisition ID: 2044

Salary Range: $22.50 To $25.60 Hourly

Agency Profile: Spectrum Health & Human Services respectfully partners with adults, children, and families as they recover from behavioral, emotional, mental health and/or substance related disorders by offering individualized and meaningful opportunities of hope, empowerment and support to achieve self-defined improvements in their quality of life.

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION: Under supervision of the Team Leader of Buffalo Hope, the Community Wellness Specialist II provides emotional support and related service offerings via outreach and wellness activities. Provides screening, referral and linkage to community-based resources utilizing active supportive listening.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities
• Works with individuals, families, and groups to provide outreach, emotional support, individual and group sessions, public education, and referrals whenneeded.
• Represents program in the community and networks with other agencies and partners to ensure needs of the community aremet.
• Provides presentations to community groups on emotional reactions, coping skills, and stress management.
• Advocates on behalf of the client to ensure needed services are obtained
• Provides Service Referral, Linkage, and Related Activities
• Utilizes Motivational Interviewing techniques to increase likelihood of engagement
• Knowledge of Solution Focused Therapy
• Brief educational or supportive contact
• Support and educational groups
• Self-help groups
• Screening, referral, and resource linkage
• Community support and networking
• Public education
• Development and distribution of educational materials
• Frequent or occasional driving of personal vehicle for purpose of meeting with clients in the community and providing various counseling related activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• One – three years' experience in Physical Health, Behavioral Health or Human Services setting or Degree or Certification in Human Services Program is preferred
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and computer software. Familiar with all Microsoft products
• Training in Motivational Interviewing and Person-Centered Planning to be completed within three months of hire

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – Community Wellness Specialist II :

• One to three years in Mental Health or Human Services setting dependent on certification/education is preferred

OTHER:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, and possess a personal vehicle for job requirement