Wellness Coach

Min USD $50,000.00/Yr. Max USD $55,000.00/Yr.

About the 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.

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 benefit appointments, as necessary
• Act as advocate for consumer as appropriate; encourage and support self-advocacy
• Identify any problems in daily living skills; provide hands-on assistance and/or referral in addressing problems in daily living skills
• Provide supportive counseling to agency consumers as needed
• Conduct regular home visits and hospital visits, as necessary
• Maintain a strong working relationship with all therapeutic support services to ensure the best quality of care
• Document all services in compliance with agency standards
• Assist with moves for consumers and staff, including 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
• Serve as 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Working knowledge of various computer programs including email, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Windows Operating System

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, S:US invests in you. Explore benefits including:

• Health and wellness resources
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Min USD $50,000.00/Yr. Max USD $55,000.00/Yr.

Schedule

This is an in-person position.