Wellness Coach

Services For The Underserved, Inc.

$104K — $114K *
Bronx, NY 10467In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email
  • 2 years supervisory experience preferred
  • Two years' experience working with individuals facing mental health or substance use issues preferred
  • Experience in case management and community outreach strongly preferred
  • Experience in a scattered site setting preferred
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide case management for assigned consumers
  • Develop and monitor individualized service plans
  • Assist consumers with problem solving and crisis intervention
  • Accompany consumers to medical and public benefit appointments
  • Advocate for consumers and promote self-advocacy
  • Identify and address issues in daily living skills through support or referrals
  • Support maintenance standards of living facilities
  • Provide supportive counseling to consumers
  • Conduct regular home and hospital visits as needed
  • Collaborate with therapeutic support services for quality care
  • Document all services per agency standards
  • Assist in consumer moves including packing and cleaning
  • Engage in community recreation and education activities
  • Liaise with community services and organizations
  • Participate in supervision and training sessions
  • Be available for on-call crisis interventions
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Credit Union access
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Transportation Plan
  • Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays
Full Job Description
Min
USD $50,000.00/Hr. Max
USD $55,000.00/Hr. Position Overview

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

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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

 

Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • Working knowledge of various computer programs including e-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Windows Operating System

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

  • 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
ID2026-18713

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