Wellness Coach

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

7d•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Wellness Coaches (Case Managers) support people with mental illness as they work toward recovery, independence, self-determination, and maintaining their housing. The role assists consumers in accessing community services—including medical, psychological, substance-use, vocational, food, and clothing resources—by developing a referral network. The position is with the FUSE Program at the Bronx location, with multiple locations in NYC also noted. The employer describes this as a full-time role with flexible schedules and an annual salary of $50,000–$55,000. It may offer a path to other social-services roles, including Vocational Specialist, Clinical Coordinator, and Program Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Working knowledge of computer programs, including email, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Windows operating system.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Engage people with mental illness and help them meet the demands of community living and maintain their 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.
Assist consumers in accessing needed community services through development of a referral network.