Wellness Coach

Services For The Underserved, Inc.•New York, NY

6d•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Wellness Coaches serve as case managers, helping people with mental illness meet the demands of community living and maintain housing. They teach skills and connect residents with community services that support recovery, independence, and self-determination. Services may include medical, psychological, substance abuse, vocational, food, and clothing resources, accessed through a referral network. The role includes conducting wellness management group meetings, completing service plan reviews, and supporting residents in setting rehabilitation and housing goals. This position offers an opportunity to build a career in nonprofit social services, with potential progression into roles such as Vocational Specialist, Clinical Coordinator, or Program Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field.
Two years of experience working with individuals with mental illness, substance abuse issues, and/or a history of homelessness.
Working knowledge of computer programs including email, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Windows operating system.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a scattered-site setting.
Experience in group work, tenant organization, case management, referral, and/or community outreach.
Experience or training in peer counseling or advocacy.
Bilingual English/Spanish.
Valid New York State driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Engage people with mental illness and help them meet the demands of community living and maintain housing by teaching necessary skills and linking them to services that support recovery, independence, and self-determination.
Conduct group meetings on wellness management.
Complete service plan reviews for all residents.
Regularly assess, correct, and report apartment and personal living-space inspection conditions as assigned.
Provide case management for residents, engage them in setting rehabilitation and housing support goals, and collaborate with them to develop a Housing Support Plan where indicated.
Help consumers access needed community services, including medical, psychological, substance abuse, vocational, food, and clothing services, by developing a referral network.