Housing Wellness Coordinator - Full-time; 4209-212-N

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens • Brooklyn, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens is hiring a Housing Wellness Coordinator for its Supportive Housing Programs for seniors. The role provides on-site wellness services that address residents’ behavioral health and social needs and supports seniors in maintaining permanent affordable housing and aging in place with dignity. Under the supervision of a licensed clinician, the Coordinator provides supportive counseling and groups, and develops and implements communal and individual wellness activities. The role reports directly to the Clinical Director for day-to-day operations and social service interventions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Two years of experience working in housing, mental health, senior or elderly populations, or related fields.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office software, 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 lift up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Chinese, Korean, Spanish, or English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and prepare tenant assessments, case logs, case notes, and care plans.
• Establish and maintain contacts with residents’ families, social service agencies, and health facilities.
• Assess residents’ needs and develop and implement service plans.
• Provide counseling, behavioral interventions, restorative services, assistance negotiating community activities, and crisis management services.
• Help residents develop meaningful service plan goals and provide support to achieve them.
• Develop wellness goals and activities with input from residents and staff; implement and promote wellness activities.
• Ensure wellness, educational, and social programming is consistently provided.
• Coordinate care for targeted critical or high-need resident cases.
• Assist the Licensed Practical Nurse with medication management.
• 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.
• Complete paper and electronic documentation in a timely manner.
• Provide ongoing outreach and creative engagement of residents.
• Respond to on-site emergencies and provide crisis intervention.
• Maintain contact and follow up with service providers, including Adult Protective Services and outpatient treatment services.
• Adhere to and enforce Agency confidentiality and corporate compliance policies and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Accompany residents to in-person meetings at their request.
• Attend staff and agency meetings, workshops, classes, and in-service trainings to maintain current information about basic entitlement eligibility requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, personal, and sick days, and annual paid holidays.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with Agency match.
• Transit Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer.
• Training series.
• Additional voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level