The Wellness Coach provides case management and supportive counseling to agency consumers to help them access community services. Responsibilities include developing individual support plans, conducting home visits, and acting as an advocate for consumers.
Requirements summary
A Bachelor's degree is preferred, or two years of experience working with behavioral health populations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with mental illness or homelessness is strongly preferred.
Min USD $50,000.00/Yr. Max USD $55,000.00/Yr. Position Overview 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 up II. 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 assigned
Qualifications
Required 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
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Health And Wellness Resources
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 preferred Company Overview S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. 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 2026-18395 Work Location In Person
