Wellness Coordinator - Peer Services

About the role

LifeWorks of Austin, TX is seeking a full‑time Wellness Coordinator to join the Peer Services team. The coordinator will design, coordinate, and facilitate wellness activities that support the health, well‑being, and recovery goals of youth and young adults served by the organization. The role establishes and maintains strong relationships with community partners, leads engaging workshops, and ensures wellness initiatives are holistic, inclusive, and youth‑centered. It fosters an environment that promotes resilience, self‑care, and personal growth, offering times and locations that are accessible and convenient for participants.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate a variety of recovery and wellness activities, including workshops, support groups, fitness and mindfulness practices, creative arts, and other holistic health opportunities for youth and young adults.
• Coordinate strong partnerships with various vendors that may support the initiative on an in‑kind or fee‑based relationship, and facilitate all logistics in maintaining these connections.
• Facilitate regular wellness and recovery‑related groups and activities for diverse individuals who may have experienced chronic homelessness, systems involvement, mental health challenges, substance use challenges, or a history of trauma. Examples include yoga, Zumba, 12‑Step groups, other recovery groups, art activities, etc.
• Promote recovery, resiliency, and accountability to help participants initiate or achieve long‑term recovery and enhance quality of life, health, and wellness.
• Collaborate with staff to integrate wellness practices into daily programming and events.
• Participate in outreach opportunities to effectively engage individuals who may be unfamiliar with LifeWorks services and supports.
• Plan, develop, and provide wellness and recovery‑related presentations and outreach on topics such as harm reduction, substance use and disease prevention/intervention, health/mental health promotion, trauma and recovery, community resources, relationship‑building, and coping strategies.
• Create and maintain a calendar of events and activities and coordinate the creation and distribution of marketing materials.
• Participate in groups and activities to gather feedback on participant satisfaction, remain present during scheduled activities, and provide support for logistics, emergencies, or other unexpected situations.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with agency staff and community contacts such as referral sources, recovery community organizations, peer‑run programs in non‑recovery organizations, and other service providers.
• Maintain up‑to‑date online documentation of client services and contacts by frequently entering information into the agency database.
• Comply with all requirements outlined by funding sources, licensure and accrediting bodies, the program, and the agency, including data, paperwork, philosophies, processes, and procedures.
• Maintain approved supervision and continuing education.
• Use crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques to assist clients in mental or emotional crisis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma.
• At least one year of related individual and group peer support experience.
• Must obtain certification as a Certified Peer Support Specialist (PSS) within nine months of hire.
• Lived experience with both trauma and substance use or mental health challenges.
• Record of maintaining personal recovery for the past two years.
• Experience with databases and proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Benefits

• 24 PTO days per year (accrued).
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Premium‑free employee medical plan with a $100 per month HSA contribution, plus other affordable employee or family medical, dental, and vision options.
• Retirement savings plan with a 50% match on the first 6% of contributions.
• Additional benefits and perks as offered by LifeWorks.

Pay

$22.00 per hour, paid bi‑weekly. This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position.

Schedule

Full‑time position. Activities may occasionally occur outside regular business hours, including evenings and weekends.

About LifeWorks

With more than 50 years of experience working with youth experiencing homelessness, youth aging out of foster care, young adults, and young parents, LifeWorks is committed to solving youth homelessness through housing, mental health, education, and workforce services. The organization’s vision is a Central Texas where every young person has a place to call home, a sense of belonging, and the support to pursue a life they love. LifeWorks provides a full range of support services for vulnerable youth, ensuring safe housing, healing opportunities, and pathways to learn and work. Through innovative problem‑solving, shared accountability, and evidence‑based solutions, LifeWorks strives for sustainable, measurable results for the clients it serves. A career at LifeWorks offers professional growth while making an immediate, lasting impact on the lives of youth and families in the community.