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Services for the Underserved

Offers services to underserved New Yorkers

Wellness Coach

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required, or two years of experience working with the behavioral health population.
  • Working knowledge of e-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Windows operating system.

Responsibilities

  • Provide case management to an 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 benefit appointments as necessary.
  • Act as an advocate for consumers 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 apartment standards are maintained as outlined by S:US 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 with consumers and staff, including lifting, packing, and cleaning.
  • Work as a member of the social service team to develop off-site recreation, socialization, educational, and skill-building activities that support community inclusion and integration.
  • Liaise with 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 training.
  • 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

  • Two years of experience with individuals with mental illness, substance use issues, and/or a history of homelessness.
  • Experience in group work, tenant organization, case management, referral, and/or community outreach.
  • Experience in supportive housing settings.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish speaking ability.

About the Company

Services for the Underserved

Offers services to underserved New Yorkers

Services for the Underserved (S:US) provides social services to New Yorkers facing homelessness, disability, behavioral health and addiction, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma. It coordinates housing, case management, behavioral health treatment, rehabilitation, advocacy, and other supports across New York City and Long Island to address multiple needs in one place. It differentiates itself by its scale and its integrated, place-based approach that combines housing, health, and justice services rather than focusing on a single issue. Its goal is to help people live with 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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