Wellness Specialist

Options for Community Living, Inc.•Brentwood, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island’s most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives. In 1982, Options was established to respond to the need for housing in the community for people with serious mental illness. Today, Options serves over 2,000 adults and children annually and manages more than 160 residential properties across Long Island. $500 Sign-on Bonus! Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for a Wellness Specialist to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

Requirements

Associate's degree (OR 60 credit hours of college study) in health, human services or education, OR LPN and 2 years of qualifying experience.
Bachelor's degree in health or human services (OR RN) preferred, and 1 year of qualifying experience.
Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle is required.
Qualifying experience: Verifiable full or part time case management or case work with persons with a history of mental illness, homelessness, or chemical dependence.

Responsibilities

The Wellness Specialist provides training and assistance to residents of the community residence program (Congregate sites and Apartment sites) in order to help them attain and maintain optimal physical health by coordinating health care planning with residents’ health care practitioners.
Coordinate and be liaison with medical providers for residents in the community residence program, specifically those with additional medical needs.
Problem-solve to manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
Liaise with Home Health Aides and coordinate referrals to Home Health care agencies.
Arrange for group visits by certain providers who do house visits (podiatrists, dentists, etc.).
Work with program staff to develop strategies to meet any special needs that a participant may have.
Implement safety guidelines.
Collect data on medically-oriented outcomes.
Identify health-related training needs for staff and residents.
Assist with referrals to medical day programs and maintain contact with providers.
Maintain directory of facilities and establish relationships at such facilities in event of client discharge or acute stay.
In collaboration with other team members, direct the establishment of short and long term goals related to management of health care.
Assess need for and implement special accommodations in accordance with Options’ Accessibility Plan.
Provide Restorative Services related to Health objectives and write progress notes. Review Service Plans related to health objectives
Perform in person site visits.
Travel between sites as needed; coordinate with site supervisors while maintaining alignment with primary supervisory direction.
Assist with Discharge Planning for residents requiring housing placement in a medical facility.
Coordinate healthcare planning with the residents’ healthcare providers and ensure implementation of medical recommendations and follow-up care.
Lead structured, interactive health focused groups (educational sessions and engagement-based activities) to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Assist residents in understanding and navigating health insurance benefits, including access to services, referrals and durable medical equipment.
Collaborate with site supervisors to ensure coordination on resident health responsibilities and consistent staff follow-up.
Other relevant responsibilities as assigned by management.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous PTO: 5 Wellness Days, 10-22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays - yearly
403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance
Wellness Initiatives
Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
Promotional Opportunities
Mileage reimbursement
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account