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Overview Wellness Coach - Patchen Program (Brooklyn, NY) Salary: USD $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year Position details: The Wellness Coach will assist agency consumers with accessing needed community services (medical, psychological, substance use, vocational, food, clothing, etc.) through the development of a referral network, referrals and follow up. 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 to medical, psychiatric, and public benefit appointments, as necessary Advocate for consumers; encourage and support self-advocacy Identify problems in daily living skills; provide hands-on assistance and/or referrals Support Facilities Management staff in maintaining apartment standards as outlined by SUS and OMH Provide supportive counseling to agency consumers as needed Conduct regular home visits and hospital visits as necessary Maintain strong working relationships with therapeutic support services to ensure quality of care Document all services in compliance with agency standards Assist with moves, including lifting, packing and cleaning Collaborate with the social service team to develop off-site recreation, socialization, educational and skill-building activities for community inclusion Liaise with community-based services and groups (civic, social service, government, business organizations) Participate in supervision, team meetings, case conferences, division meetings and trainings Adhere to on-call cell phone system to facilitate crisis intervention and emergencies Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree required Working knowledge of computer programs including e-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Windows OS Preferred Qualifications & Skills 2 years supervisory experience preferred Two years’ experience with individuals with mental illness, substance use issues and/or homelessness preferred Experience in group work, tenant organization, case management, referral, and/or community outreach preferred Experience in scattered site setting preferred Experience or training in peer counseling or advocacy preferred Bilingual English/Spanish preferred Company & Equal Opportunity S:US is an 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 the use of service animals. To request accommodation, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org. #J-18808-Ljbffr Services for the UnderServed

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