Wellness Coordinator - Peer Services

LifeWorks Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 24 days/year

11 paid holidays

HSA contribution

Medical plan

Job summary

LifeWorks Austin is seeking a full-time Wellness Coordinator to design, coordinate, and facilitate wellness activities for youth and young adults. The role emphasizes holistic, inclusive, and youth-centered programs with strong community partnerships and occasional after-hours events.

The position is non-exempt, starting at $22.00/hr, paid bi-weekly, with benefits including 24 PTO days per year, 11 holidays, a premium-free medical plan with $100/month HSA contribution, and a 50% match retirement

Qualifications

• Requires GED or HS Diploma and 1 year of peer support experience.
• Must obtain Certified Peer Support Specialist (PSS) certification within 9 months of hire.
• Requires lived experience with trauma and substance use or mental health challenges; record of recovery.
• Experience with databases; proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and facilitate wellness activities for youth and young adults.
• Develop partnerships with community vendors and manage logistics of collaborations.
• Lead wellness and recovery-related groups and presentations; promote harm reduction and health education.
• Maintain online documentation of client services and activities in the agency system.
• Ensure accessibility and inclusivity of programs, including after-hours events.

Skills

Peer support

Communication

Education

GED or HS Diploma

PSS Certification (within 9 months)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Job Details

LifeWorks of Austin, TX is looking for a full-time Wellness Coordinator to join our Peer Services team! The Wellness Coordinator will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and facilitating wellness activities that support the health, well-being, and recovery goals of youth and young adults served by our organization. This role will establish and maintain strong relationships with community partners, lead engaging workshops, and ensure that wellness initiatives are holistic, inclusive, and youth centered. The Wellness Coordinator will help foster an environment that promotes resilience, self-care, and personal growth, offering times and locations that are accessible and convenient for participants. Activities may occasionally occur outside of regular business hours, including evenings and weekends. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. This position has a starting rate of $22.00/hr. paid bi-weekly. Benefits are also included, which consists of 24 PTO days per year (accrued); 11 paid holidays per year; a premium-free employee medical plan with $100 per month HSA contribution (plus other affordable employee or family medical, dental, and vision options!); a retirement savings plan with 50% match on the first 6% of contributions, and much more.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate a variety of recovery and wellness activities, including workshops, support groups, fitness and mindfulness practices, creative arts, and other holistic health opportunities for youth and young adults.
• Coordinate strong partnerships with various vendors that may support the initiative on an in-kind or fee-based relationship. Facilitate all logistics in maintaining these connections administratively and as a partnership.
• Facilitate regular wellness and recovery-related groups and activities for diverse individuals who may have experienced chronic homelessness, systems involvement, mental health challenges, substance use challenges, a history of trauma, Examples of relevant topics and/or activities include, but are not limited to: Yoga, Zumba, 12-Step groups, all recovery groups, art activities, etc.
• Promote recovery, resiliency, and accountability to help others initiate or achieve long-term recovery to enhance quality of life, health, and wellness.
• Collaborate with staff to integrate wellness practices into daily programming and events.
• Participation in outreach opportunities to effectively engage with individuals who may be unfamiliar with LifeWorks services and supports.
• Plan, develop, and provide wellness and recovery-related presentations and outreach on a variety of topics, such as harm reduction, substance use and disease prevention/intervention, health/mental health promotion, trauma and recovery, community resources, relationship-building, and coping strate
• Create and maintain a calendar of events and activities and coordinate the creation and distribution of marketing materials.
• Participate in groups and activities to gather feedback on participant satisfaction and suggestions and remain present during all scheduled activities to provide support with needs that may arise, including logistics, emergencies, or other unexpected situations.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with agency staff and community contacts such as referral sources, recovery community organizations, peer-run programs in non-recovery organizations, and other service providers.
• Maintain up-to-date online documentation of client services and contacts by frequently entering into agency database.
• Comply with all requirements outlined by funding sources, licensure and accrediting bodies, the program, and the agency. These requirements may pertain to data, paperwork, philosophies, processes, and procedures, among other things.
• Maintain approved supervision and continuing education.
• Use crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to assist clients in mental or emotional crisis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires a GED or HS Diploma and 1 year of related individual and group peer support experience.
• Requires obtaining certification as a Certified Peer Support Specialist (PSS) within 9 months of hire.
• Requires lived experience with 1) trauma and 2) substance use or mental health challenges. Record of maintaining own recovery over the past 2-year period.
• Experience with databases; proficient level experience with Microsoft Office, including, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

About Lifeworks

With more than 50 years of experience working with youth experiencing homelessness, youth aging out of foster care, young adults, and young parents, LifeWorks is committed to solving youth homelessness through housing, mental health, education, and workforce services. Our vision is a Central Texas where every young person has a place to call home, a sense of belonging, and the support to pursue a life they love.

We provide a full range of support services for vulnerable youth, ensuring that every young person has access to a safe home, the chance to heal, and opportunities to learn and work. Through innovative problem-solving, shared accountability, and evidence-based solutions, we are relentless in achieving real, sustainable, and measurable results for the clients we serve.

A career at LifeWorks offers opportunities to grow professionally while making an immediate, lasting impact on the lives of youth and families in our community. Join us in building a future where every young person has the stability and support to thrive.