Wellness Coach

Services for the UnderServed; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous PTO

Professional development

Job summary

A community service organization in New York is seeking a Wellness Coach to assist clients in accessing essential services. You will provide case management, develop service plans, and support consumers with crisis intervention. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree and have experience in community outreach and advocacy. The role offers a salary range of $50,000 - $55,000 with a focus on improving individual wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 2 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with individuals with mental illness and substance use issues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management to assigned caseload.
• Develop and monitor individual service plans.
• Accompany agency consumers on medical appointments.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Community outreach

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Join to apply for the Wellness Coach role at Services for the UnderServed.

Location: Brooklyn, NY. Salary: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year.

Position Overview

Min USD $50,000.00 per year. Max USD $55,000.00 per year.

SCOPE OF ROLE: The Wellness Coach will assist agency consumers with accessing needed community services (medical, psychological, substance abuse, vocational, food, clothing, etc.) through the development of a referral network, referral and follow up.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide case management to assigned caseload
• Develop and monitor individual service plans in conjunction with agency consumers
• Assist agency consumers with problem solving and crisis intervention
• Accompany agency consumers on medical, psychiatric, and public benefit appointments, as necessary
• Act as advocate for consumer as appropriate; encourage and support self‑advocacy
• Identification of any problems in daily living skills; hands‑on assistance and/or referral in addressing problems in daily living skills
• Support Facilities Management staff in ensuring maintenance of apartment standards as outlined by SUS and OMH
• Supportive counseling to agency consumers as needed
• Regular home visits and hospital visits, as necessary
• Maintenance of a strong working relationship with all therapeutic support services to ensure the best quality of care
• Documentation of all services in compliance with agency standards
• Assist with moves with consumers and staff; also include lifting, packing and cleaning
• Work as a member of the social service team in the development of off‑site recreation, socialization, educational and skill building activities with a view towards community inclusion and integration
• Liaison to community‑based services and groups including civic, social service government, and business organizations
• Participate in ongoing individual and group supervision, team meetings, case conferences, division meetings and trainings
• Adhere to on‑call cell phone system to facilitate crisis intervention, emergencies and other situations that require immediate action
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Working knowledge of various computer programs including e‑mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Windows Operating System

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• 2 years supervisory experience is preferred
• Two years’ experience with individuals with mental illness, substance use issues and/or a history of homelessness preferred
• Experience in group work, tenant organization, case management, referral, and/or community outreach strongly preferred
• Experience in scattered site setting strongly preferred
• Experience or training in peer counseling or advocacy preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred

Company Overview

S:US is an equal opportunity employer. Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [e-mail].

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