Full-Time

Wellness Specialist

Deadline 6/2/27
S:US

S:US

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides services for homelessness, mental health

Compensation Overview

$55k - $61.1k/yr

Brooklyn, NY, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Requirements
  • Master’s degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, or a related field.
  • Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Participates in daily treatment review meetings
  • Provides support to all specialist on the team, addressing overall consumer wellness
  • Serves as a back up to the substance abuse specialist when absent
  • Provides support around all services with regards to wellness, medication management, health,appointments, and other individualized goals
  • Responsibility for documentation of services provided particular in the development of theservices plans
  • Responsible for ensuring revisions to the plan as the participant’s needs change
  • Advocating for the rights and preferences of the participant’s needs change
  • The Wellness Specialist develops wellness interventions, activities and groups, drawing from theWellness Self-Management (WSM) curriculum and other resources; Educates participants aboutself-help techniques, processes and community options; Teach coping strategies based onpersonal experience
  • Assist participants with acquiring symptom management skills; Assist in identifying and clarifyingrehabilitation and recovery goals
  • Assist in the development of community support systems and networks
  • Consistently practices according to the principles of recovery-oriented and trauma-informedservice delivery
  • Comprehensive ACT service activities include: Assessing and providing services to participants toaddress health and wellness, housing, income support, education, vocational training,employment and social supports; Complete initial comprehensive recovery-oriented service planand 6-month plan review incorporating participant and relevant others’ feedback
  • Provide ACT treatment services including: service planning and coordination; problem solving;support with obtaining housing; developing social connections; strengthening family and otherrelationships; developing independent living skills and obtaining necessary resources; accessingand accessing education and training; employment supports (job search, placement and support);entitlement and financial management; empowerment and self-help; wellness self-managementwith a focus on the development of coping skills; support with medications; and weekly groups
  • Use motivational interviewing, recovery and trauma-informed approaches when deliveringservices; Complete crisis intervention and relapse prevention plans; Collaborative withparticipants, families and natural supports, shelter and community partners to promoteattainment of treatment and recovery goals
  • Coordinate discharge in collaboration with inpatient and ER staff when participants haveinvolvement; Complete thorough, timely and accurate documentation and adequateauthorization records consistent with billing, regulatory, policy and contractual requirements
  • Complete expected minimum monthly treatment contacts of which 80% occur in the community;Provide 24-hour crisis intervention on-call services on rotating basis
Desired Qualifications
  • One year of experience working with adults with severe mental illness
  • Bilingual in any language a plus not required
  • Basic computer skills (e.g. MS Office suite and Windows)

S:US provides services and advocacy for New Yorkers facing homelessness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, behavioral health and addiction challenges, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma. It supports tens of thousands of individuals and families in New York City and Long Island with about 1,800 staff. The organization offers tailored direct services such as housing assistance, health and behavioral supports, case management, and community programs to help clients achieve stability and long-term well-being. Its goal is to empower underserved New Yorkers 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

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1978

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What believers are saying

  • Perry Perlmutter's 2023 CEO appointment strengthens financial leadership from prior CFO role.
  • Margaret-Ann Cole's 2024 Chief People Officer hire enhances talent management capabilities.
  • NYC government partnerships ensure steady contract revenue for social services expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Nonprofit model limits scalability without massive grant funding increases.
  • Heavy reliance on NYC contracts exposes S:US to municipal budget cuts.
  • Perry Perlmutter's recent CEO transition disrupts strategic execution in 2026.

What makes S:US unique

  • S:US delivers $315 million in services annually to 35,000 New Yorkers facing homelessness.
  • Founded in 1978, S:US provides housing, employment, and recovery services across NYC.
  • 1,800 staff execute eviction prevention and food security programs for vulnerable populations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short-and-Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

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