Wellness Coach at Services For The Underserved, Inc.

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

55000.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Advocacy, Problem Solving, Community Outreach, Documentation, Supportive Counseling, Recreation Activities, Socialization, Educational Activities, Skill Building, Team Collaboration, Bilingual, Peer Counseling, Individual Service Plans, Daily Living Skills

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Min USD $50,000.00/Yr. Max USD $55,000.00/Yr. 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 Qualifications 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 REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related human service degree with two years’ experience working with the people serve and/or providing case management 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 2 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 Company Overview S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Join 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, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org. ID 2025-17129

Responsibilities

The Wellness Coach will assist agency consumers in accessing community services and provide case management to an assigned caseload. They will develop individual service plans, support consumers in problem-solving, and advocate for their needs.