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 their housing. They teach skills and connect residents with services that support recovery, independence, and self-determination. Coaches assist consumers in accessing community resources—including medical, psychological, substance abuse, vocational, food, and clothing services—through a referral network. The position offers an opportunity to build a career in nonprofit social services, with potential progression to roles such as Vocational Specialist, Clinical Coordinator, or Program Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field.
At least two years of experience working with people who have a mental illness.
Computer literacy in word processing.
Excellent writing capabilities to develop treatment plans.

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 supportive services.
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 through the development of a referral network.