Senior Housing Wellness Advocate

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Retirement plan

Job summary

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc. seeks a Housing Wellness Coordinator to support residents in Supportive Housing Programs for seniors.

Under supervision of a licensed clinician, provide on-site wellness services, assessments, counseling, and group work to help residents age in place with dignity. Will collaborate with nursing, housing staff, and community providers to meet behavioral health and social needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work or related field.
• Two years’ experience working in housing, mental health, senior/elderly populations or related fields.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, & written communication skills.
• Bi-Lingual Chinese/Korean/Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and prepare assessments, case logs, documents case notes, care plans for tenants.
• Establish and maintain contacts with families, social service support agencies, and health facilities.
• Assess residents for their needs and develop service plans.
• Provide counseling, behavioral interventions, and crisis management services.
• Coordinate care with property management and staff; assist with medications as needed.
• Maintain documentation in paper and electronic forms; outreach and engagement with residents.
• Respond to emergencies on site; ensure HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Case management

Assessment and planning

Counseling

Biennial bilingual support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc. seeks a Housing Wellness Coordinator to support residents in Supportive Housing Programs for seniors.

Under supervision of a licensed clinician, provide on-site wellness services, assessments, counseling, and group work to help residents age in place with dignity. Will collaborate with nursing, housing staff, and community providers to meet behavioral health and social needs.