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

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens • New York, NY

6d • $33 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens is hiring a Housing Wellness Coordinator to work as an integral member of its Supportive Housing Programs for seniors. The coordinator provides on-site wellness services that address residents’ behavioral health and social needs, supporting residents to age in place with dignity and maintain permanent affordable housing. Under the supervision of a licensed clinician, the coordinator provides supportive counseling and groups. 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 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.
• Regular ability to talk, hear, walk, stand, and sit; climb stairs if necessary; operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and office equipment; and read printed materials and computer screens.
• 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 families, social service support 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 other staff.
• Implement and promote wellness activities and ensure wellness, educational, and social programming takes place consistently.
• Coordinate care for targeted critical or high-need resident cases.
• Assist the Licensed Practical Nurse with medication management.
• Partner 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.
• Conduct ongoing, active outreach and creatively engage residents.
• Respond to on-site emergencies and provide crisis intervention.
• Maintain contact and follow up with service providers established for residents, such as Adult Protective Services and outpatient treatment services.
• Adhere to and enforce 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 training to maintain current information on basic entitlement eligibility requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, personal days, sick days, and paid holidays annually.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Retirement savings with Agency match.
• Transit benefit.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance.
• Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer.
• Training series and additional voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

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