Geriatric Wellness Coordinator - Full-time; 4207-203-N

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens•Brooklyn, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Geriatric Wellness Coordinator is an integral member of Supportive Housing Programs for adults and seniors. The position provides on-site wellness services addressing residents’ behavioral health and social needs, including initial interviews, crisis intervention, ongoing individual and group therapy, supportive counseling, and in-depth case management. The coordinator assesses residents and develops and implements individual and communal wellness activities and support plans that help residents age in place with dignity and maintain permanent affordable housing. The role operates under the supervision of the Program Supervisor and supports the Agency’s mission and best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
One year of experience working in housing, mental health, senior and/or elderly populations, or related fields.
Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office software packages, local area networks, and the Internet.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as assigned.
Ability to travel throughout the five boroughs as needed.
Ability to talk, hear, walk, stand, and sit regularly; climb stairs if necessary; operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and office equipment; read printed materials and computer screens; and lift up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or Social Work.
Bilingual Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and/or English.

Responsibilities

Provide supportive mental health counseling to tenants in senior buildings.
Meet regularly with assigned residents, discuss their progress toward service plan goals, and document that progress.
Provide groups on benefits, entitlements, wellness, and socialization, and facilitate psychoeducational workshops.
Respond to referrals promptly and professionally, and follow up on referrals made for consumers and families.
Conduct and prepare intake assessments, case logs, case notes, and service plans for tenants.
Establish and maintain contacts with families, social service agencies, and health facilities.
Assess residents’ needs and develop and implement support plans.
Help residents develop meaningful service plan goals and support them in achieving those goals.
Assist residents with arrears in obtaining OSD or financial management assistance.
Develop wellness goals and activities with input from residents and other staff, and implement and promote wellness activities.
Ensure wellness, educational, and social programming is developed and consistently provided.
Coordinate care for targeted critical- and high-need resident cases.
Provide crisis intervention and follow-up services.
Work with building property management and maintenance staff to identify and respond to residents in need.
Model positive advocacy and help residents self-advocate with community service providers when appropriate.
Identify service gaps that impede the Agency’s ability to deliver services efficiently and professionally.
Conduct ongoing, active outreach and creative engagement of residents.
Maintain contact and follow up with service providers supporting residents, such as Adult Protective Services and outpatient treatment services.
Adhere to Agency confidentiality and corporate compliance policies and maintain HIPAA compliance.
Accompany residents to face-to-face meetings at their request.
Attend staff and agency meetings, workshops, classes, and in-service trainings to maintain current information on eligibility requirements for basic entitlements.
Perform other duties as assigned.