Housing Wellness Coordinator - Full-Time; 4112-204-N

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens•Brooklyn, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, with over 125 years of service, offers 160-plus programs for various populations, including those struggling with mental illness through its Supportive Housing program. This program provides housing and mental health services to individuals with a history of homelessness, substance abuse, and chronic mental illness, offering counseling, case management, substance abuse rehabilitation, wellness, socialization, community integration, and crisis management. The Housing Wellness Coordinator is a key member of the Supportive Housing Programs for seniors, responsible for delivering on-site wellness services to address the behavioral health and social needs of residents. This role involves assessing building tenants, developing and implementing individual and group wellness activities to support aging in place, and providing supportive counseling and groups under the supervision of a licensed clinician. The primary goal is to help residents maintain permanent affordable housing and live with dignity, ensuring the Agency Mission and best practices are upheld.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work or related field
Two years’ experience working in housing, mental health, senior and/or elderly populations or related fields.
Excellent organizational, verbal, & written communication skills.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Bi-Lingual Chinese/Korean/Spanish/English required.
Regularly required to talk, hear, walk, stand, & sit.
Able to operate a computer keyboard, mouse & office equipment.
Ability to work flexible hours (evenings/weekends) as assigned.
Able to travel throughout the five boroughs as needed.
Ability to lift up to 10lbs.

Responsibilities

Conduct and prepare assessments, case logs, documents case notes, and care plans for tenants.
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 in negotiating community activities, and crisis management services.
Assist residents in developing meaningful service plan goals and provide support to achieve them.
Develop wellness goals and activities with input from residents and staff.
Ensure the development and consistent implementation of appropriate wellness, educational, and social programming.
Coordinate care for targeted critical/high-need resident cases.
Assist Licensed Practical Nurse with medication management.
Work collaboratively with building property management and maintenance staff to identify and respond to residents in need.
Respond to emergency situations on-site and provide crisis intervention.
Maintain contact and follow-up with service providers for residents, such as Adult Protective Services and/or outpatient treatment services.
Strictly adhere to and enforce all Agency policies regarding Confidentiality and Corporate Compliance regulations, and maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Accompany residents to face-to-face meetings as requested.
Attend staff meetings, agency meetings, workshops, classes, and in-service trainings regularly to stay informed about eligibility requirements for basic entitlements.