Life Coach - Melrose

Jericho Project•New York, NY

13d•$53,000 - $55,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Life Coach will provide case management and service coordination at Melrose, a 78-unit Permanent Supportive Housing program. Candidates must have experience serving adults with mental illnesses and substance use histories; experience in a supportive housing setting is preferred. The Life Coach will be required to have frequent contact, not limited to, weekly or monthly face-to-face meetings, telephone conversations, e-mail and other electronic exchanges with colleagues is expected.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field required.
Experience working with homelessness, substance use, mental health and/or trauma settings preferred.
Must be willing to work a weekend day.
Must possess strong organizational, writing, communication, and computer skills.
Candidates must be self-starters with the skills and energy to work with high-need individuals.
Strong engagement and interpersonal skills.
Some relevant experience working with low-income or homeless populations.
Be familiar with interventions needed for a resident with severe, persistent mental health issues.
Local applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
A life coach is regularly required to type, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms.
A Life Coach is regularly required to walk, ascend and descend stairs, stoop, and kneel.
A Life Coach is often required to spend up to six (6) hours sitting at a desk during a normal eight (8) hour shift.
Occasionally, the Life Coach is required to lift items less than 5 pounds.
The Life Coach is regularly required to move throughout the facility/NYC while carrying out job duties.
This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to travel to various sites.
One must possess the ability to speak, hear, see, and write as well as the ability to use a computer and related software programs.
Local and/or national travel required and may require some longer weekday/weekend commitments to accomplish related business projects or meet deliverables.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a supportive housing setting is preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain a case load of high-risk/high-intensity tenants.
Provide enhanced case management services which will be informed by a Housing First approach in the office and at the resident’s home using evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction techniques.
Conduct assessments and program intakes all assigned residents.
Ensure data is accurate and complete and that all required accompanying documentation is collected.
Develop and update person-centered service plans every 6 months.
Utilize trauma-informed interventions and culturally responsive engagement techniques to assist residents with overcoming barriers to housing stability and assist them in their community integration to Melrose.
Identify each resident’s strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
Act as liaison for the psychiatrist at the program site and manage the appointment times of residents receiving services from the doctor.
Provide referrals, advocacy, and linkages to public benefits including but not limited to healthcare, SNAP, SSI/SSDI, and public assistance.
Maintain and refer to a network of resources and contacts that will further their community integration.
Implement groups with a focus on life skills, education and support, relapse prevention, and mental health counseling.
Coordinate with Jericho’s Workforce Opportunities department to link residents to employment and educational assistance.
Coordinate aftercare services and follow-up contacts for post-discharge updates.
Conduct outreach and engagement, including apartment visits and inspections.
Participate in community development efforts such as Community Meetings and support the residents in establishing partnerships with other providers in the community.
Ensure compliance with organizational and funder regulations and documentation.
Complete a monthly Audit Tool and ensure that all citations are cured.
Work with Property Management staff to assist resident to meet the terms of their lease, including timely payment of rent and avoidance of any nuisance behaviors.
Provide all services in a manner that respects cultural differences amongst residents.
Provide administrative support to the Assistant Director and Program Director as needed.
Other duties as assigned by a supervisor.