Wellness Activities Coordinator

Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc.; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in mental health services seeks a full-time Wellness Activities Coordinator to support adults in recovery through engaging activities. The role includes developing social programs and providing trauma-informed assistance. Candidates should possess a relevant degree or experience and a valid NYS driver’s license.

Benefits

Free health insurance for MHA full-time employees

Qualifications

• Experience in human services (1-3 years or more based on degree).
• Clean, valid NYS driver’s license for 6+ years.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

• Develop recreational activities and oversee group schedules.
• Provide trauma-informed support and assistance to participants.
• Conduct program evaluations and implement necessary changes.

Skills

Crisis management

Teamwork

Outreach

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree in Human Services

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services

Certified Peer Specialist Certification

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Overview

MHA in Ulster seeks afull-time (35 hours per week) Wellness Activities Coordinator to join our Wellness Services Program.The Coordinator is responsible for providing trauma informed, non-clinical assistance services to various groups of adults within the wellness services programs to achieve long-term recovery. The Coordinator works with the Director of Wellness Services to provide daily program oversight and meet department goals and objectives, both independently and as a team, while ensuring and maintaining the confidentiality of all agency program participants and department information.

The schedule for this position is Mon-Fri 9am - 4:30pm with an alternating late night on Tuesday of 12:30 pm-8 pm and possible alternating Saturdays.

The Wellness Coordinator makes a pay rate of $20.30 hourly.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and administer recreational and socialization activities and groups. Oversee and coordinate a timely implementation of the program goals via the activity and group schedules. The activities and groups include activities such as shopping/laundry outings, hiking, movies, social club outings, restaurant outings, large trips, etc.
• Provide an opportunity for all participants to choose personal goals and to acquire the skills needed to achieve the goals. Additionally, offer supports needed to make the goals a reality for program participants.
• Provide transportation for scheduled activities.
• Work with the Director of Wellness Services to meet department goals and objectives, both independently and as a team, and ensure and maintain the confidentiality of all agency program participants and department information.
• Provide support and resolve problems associated with the program schedule and activities.
• Assist with and conduct program evaluations and recommend appropriate changes. This includes summarizing program progress via outcomes and revising programs as needed to provide the maximum benefits to the greatest number of individuals possible with current resources.
• Establish and Maintain outreach opportunities within the community.
• Other duties and Wellness Team tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years experience in human services
  OR Associate degree in a Human Services field with 1-3 years’ experience in human services
  OR Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field
  OR Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
  OR Certification as a Certified Peer Specialist
  OR OASAS Certified Peer Advocate
• Ability to work as a team member and to handle crisis situations
• A clean, valid NYS driver’s license that will meet and maintain a satisfactory driving record consistent with agency and insurance standards and have been driving for at least 6 years
• Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations required by federal, state, or local law
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, General Business, and Education

• Industries

  Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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