Wellness Coach

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

3d•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

SCOPE OF ROLE: The Wellness Coach will assist agency consumers with accessing needed community services (medical, psychological, substance abuse, vocational, food, clothing, etc.) through the development of a referral network, referral and follow up

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
Working knowledge of various computer programs including e-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Windows Operating System
Effective August 30, 2021, unless granted a reasonable accommodation for disability, all new hires must show proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus. If hired for one of our city sponsored programs, this requirement must be met by your date of hire.

Nice To Haves

2 years supervisory experience is preferred
Two years’ experience with individuals with mental illness, substance use issues and/or a history of homelessness preferred
Experience in group work, tenant organization, case management, referral, and/or community outreach strongly preferred
Experience in scattered site setting strongly preferred
Experience or training in peer counseling or advocacy preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred

Responsibilities

Provide case management to assigned caseload
Develop and monitor individual service plans in conjunction with agency consumers
Assist agency consumers with problem solving and crisis intervention
Accompany agency consumers on medical, psychiatric, and public benefit appointments, as necessary
Act as advocate for consumer as appropriate; encourage and support self-advocacy
Identification of any problems in daily living skills; hands on assistance and/or referral in addressing problems in daily living skills
Support Facilities Management staff in ensuring maintenance of apartment standards as outlined by SUS and OMH
Supportive counseling to agency consumers as needed
Regular home visits and hospital visits, as necessary
Maintenance of a strong working relationship with all therapeutic support services to ensure the best quality of care
Documentation of all services in compliance with agency standards
Assist with moves with consumers and staff; also include lifting, packing and cleaning
Work as a member of the social service team in the development of off-site recreation, socialization, educational and skill building activities with a view towards community inclusion and integration
Liaison to community-based services and groups including civic, social service government, and business organizations
Participate in ongoing individual and group supervision, team meetings, case conferences, division meetings and trainings
Adhere to on call cell phone system to facilitate crisis intervention, emergencies and other situations that require immediate action
Other duties as assigned