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

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens•New York, NY

1d•$33 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Geriatric Wellness Coordinator works as an integral member of Supportive Housing Programs for adults and seniors. The Geriatric Wellness Coordinator is responsible for providing a range of on-site wellness services that meet the behavioral health and social needs of residents. The Geriatric Wellness Coordinator will perform initial interview, crisis intervention, and ongoing therapy with individuals, and groups. The Geriatric Counselor is responsible for meeting & assessing building tenants and developing & implementing appropriate and effective communal and individual wellness activities that support residents as they age in place. Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor, the Geriatric Wellness Coordinator will provide in depth case management service along with supportive counseling and groups to residents. The goal is to support residents in maintaining permanent affordable housing. The Geriatric Wellness Coordinator will play an integral role ensuring that residents can age in place with dignity. The Geriatric Wellness Coordinator ensures that the Agency Mission is met, and best practices are upheld in our work with the buildings’ residents. The Geriatric Wellness Coordinator reports directly to the Program Supervisor for day-to-day operations and social service interventions.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work preferred.
Bi-Lingual Chinese/Korean/Spanish/English Preferred

Responsibilities

Provide supportive mental health counseling to tenants in need in the senior buildings.
Meet with assigned residents on a regular basis and discuss and document their progress, with specific reference to their service plan goals.
Provide groups to seniors around benefits, entitlements, wellness and socialization.
Facilitate psychoeducational workshops.
Respond to all referrals in a timely and professional manner and follow-up on referrals made on behalf of a consumer/family, recognizing the need for effective collaboration to ensure the highest levels of service provision.
Conduct and prepare intake assessments, case logs, documents case notes, service plans for tenants.
Establish and maintain contacts with families, social service support agencies, and health facilities.
Assesses residents for their needs and develops and implements support plans.
Assist residents in developing meaningful service plan goals and provide support to assist residents in achieving their goals.
Assist residents with arrears in obtaining OSD or financial management assistance.
Develops wellness goals and activities with the input of residents and other staff.
Implements and promotes wellness activities.
Ensure the development of appropriate wellness, educational and social programming is consistently taking place.
Coordinates care for targeted critical/high need resident cases.
Provide Crisis Intervention and crisis follow-up services.
Work through team approach in partnership with building property management and maintenance staff to identify and respond to residents in need.
Models’ positive advocacy and helps resident self-advocate with community service providers when appropriate.
Identify service gaps which impede Agency’s ability to deliver services and function in an efficient and professional manner.
Provide ongoing, active outreach and creative engagement of residents.
Maintain contact and follow-up with service providers put in place for residents such as Adult Protective Services and/or outpatient treatment services.
Strictly adhere to and enforce all the Agency policies regarding Confidentiality and Corporate Compliance regulations and maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Accompany residents to face to face meetings as requested by the resident.
Attend staff meetings, agency meetings, workshops, classes, & in-service trainings on a regular basis to maintain current information on eligibility requirements for all basic entitlements.
Perform other duties as assigned.