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S:US

Provides services for homelessness, mental health

Wellness Coach

Case Management & AdvocacyPosted on Nov 5
Full-timeBrooklyn, NY, USA$50k - $55k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related human services field, with two years of experience working with individuals with mental illness, substance use issues and/or a history of homelessness, or in the human services field.
  • Experience or training in peer counseling or advocacy is preferred.
  • Computer literacy in the Microsoft suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

  • Provide case management to an assigned caseload.
  • Develop and monitor individual service plans in conjunction with agency program participants.
  • Assist program participants with problem solving and crisis intervention.
  • Accompany program participants on medical, psychiatric, and public benefit appointments as necessary.
  • Act as an advocate for program participants as appropriate and encourage and support self-advocacy.
  • Identify problems in daily living skills and provide hands-on assistance or referrals to address them.
  • Support Facilities Management staff in ensuring maintenance of apartment standards outlined by S:US and other diverse funders.
  • Provide supportive counseling to program participants as needed.
  • Conduct regular home visits and hospital visits as necessary.
  • Maintain a strong working relationship with therapeutic support services to ensure the best quality of care.
  • Document all services in compliance with agency standards.
  • Work as a member of the social service team to develop off-site recreation, socialization, educational, and skill-building activities supporting community inclusion and integration.
  • Serve as a 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 the on-call cell phone system to facilitate crisis intervention, emergencies, and other situations requiring immediate action.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in group work, tenant organization, case management, referral, and/or community outreach is strongly preferred.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish speaking is preferred.

About the Company

S:US

Provides services for homelessness, mental health

S:US provides services and advocacy for underserved New Yorkers who face homelessness, developmental disabilities, behavioral health and addiction challenges, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma. It delivers direct, tailored supports in NYC and Long Island through housing assistance, health and behavioral services, case management, and community programs to help people achieve stability. The organization combines long-term advocacy with a broad set of programs across housing, health, crisis intervention, and justice issues, supported by decades of experience and about 1,800 staff. Its goal is to empower people to lead lives of purpose, improve neighborhoods, and break the cycle of poverty for current and future generations.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1978

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