Wellness Coach

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

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit organization as a Wellness Coach. In this vital role, you'll support individuals with behavioral health needs, guiding them towards community service access while fostering personal advocacy. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience and relate well to diverse populations. This position offers a competitive salary while emphasizing integrity and respect for individual potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or 2 years in behavioral health.
• Experience with mental illness and substance use preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and develop individual support plans.
• Accompany consumers to appointments and advocate for their needs.
• Maintain documentation of services in compliance with agency standards.

Skills

Problem Solving

Crisis Intervention

Advocacy

Community Outreach

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

2 years' experience in behavioral health

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Min

USD $50,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $55,000.00/Yr.

Position Overview

• 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 support plans in collaboration 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 S:US 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 preferred, not required or 2 years of experience working with the behavioral health population
• Working knowledge of various computer programs including e-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Windows Operating System
  
  

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• 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 supportive housing setting strongly preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred
  
  

Company Overview

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. 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] .

ID

2025-17017

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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