Wellness Coach
Services for the Underserved - Brooklyn, NY
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USD $50,000.00/Yr.USD $55,000.00/Yr.The Wellness Coach will assist agency consumers with accessing needed communityservices (medical, psychological, substance abuse, vocational, food, clothing, etc.)through the development of a referral network, referral and follow upII. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:• Provide case management to assigned caseload• Develop and monitor individual support plans in collaboration with agency consumers• Assist agency consumers with problem solving and crisis intervention• Accompany agency consumers on medical, psychiatric, and public benefitappointments, 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 referralin addressing problems in daily living skills• Support Facilities Management staff in ensuring maintenance of apartment standardsas outlined by S:US and DOHMH• 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 toensure 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-siterecreation, socialization, educational and skill building activities with a view towardscommunity inclusion and integration• Liaison to community-based services and groups including civic, social servicegovernment, and business organizations• Participate in ongoing individual and group supervision, team meetings, caseconferences, division meetings and trainings• Adhere to on call cell phone system to facilitate crisis intervention, emergencies andother situations that require immediate action• Other duties as assignedREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, not required or 2 years of experience working with thebehavioral health population• Working knowledge of various computer programs including e-mail, Microsoft Word,Excel, PowerPoint and Windows Operating SystemPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS• Two years’ experience with individuals with mental illness, substance use issuesand/or a history of homelessness preferred• Experience in group work, tenant organization, case management, referral, and/orcommunity outreach strongly preferred• Experience in supportive housing setting strongly preferred• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferredS:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERJoin a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contactthe Leave Team at .2025-17752
Created: 2025-10-06