Wellness Specialist- Living in Place

About the role

As a Wellness Specialist, you will play a critical role in providing targeted care coordination and evidence-based interventions for older adults and their families through JASA’s Living in Place program. Working under the supervision of the Program Director and funded by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH), you will deliver time-limited care management across home, office, and community settings to ensure seniors successfully connect to life-essential resources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive client assessments; develop, implement, and maintain individualized service plans in home, office, and community environments.
• Provide targeted care management and monitor progress in strict compliance with Living in Place program standards and timelines.
• Screen for eligibility, assist with applications, and advocate to secure essential benefits (Medicare, Medicaid, public assistance, etc.).
• Direct-connect clients to transportation, homecare, home-delivered meals, legal aid, housing, and emergency medical or psychiatric care.
• Develop and execute community outreach plans, complete with project goals and progress measurements.
• Represent and interpret JASA's mission at community conferences, interagency meetings, and local events.
• Complete all required electronic case records, reports, and statistics in compliance with JASA and DoHMH guidelines; inform supervisors immediately of crisis situations.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate