Wellness Case Manager — Empower Recovery NYC

Position Overview

WELLNESS COACH (CASE MANAGER)

FULL-TIME | FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES | MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN NYC

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY THAT MAKES YOU FEEL FULFILLED?

You understand what it means to have another chance in life. You relate to life hurdles and how they can impact someone else’s life. You have the ability to utilize your skills to transform the lives of others. We are looking for Wellness Coaches who have a passion to help others, to serve as case managers. As a Wellness Coach you will assist consumers with accessing needed community services (medical, psychological, substance abuse, vocational, food, clothing, etc.)

through the development of a referral network.

This is a great opportunity for those looking to build a career in the not-for-profit social services arena. With a passion to help others, you can easily progress into other positions such as Vocational Specialist, Clinical Coordinator, Program Director.

• Engage people with mental illness and assist them in meeting the demands of community living and maintaining their housing by teaching them the necessary skills and linking them to services that support their recovery, independence and self-determination.
• Conduct group meetings on wellness management.
• Complete service plan reviews for all residents.
• Regularly assess, correct and report apartment and personal living space inspection conditions as assigned.
• Provide case management for residents, engage residents in setting rehabilitation and housing support goals, and collaborate with them in developing a housing support plan when indicated.

• REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, not required; or 2 years of experience working with the behavioral health population.
• Working knowledge of various computer programs including e-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Windows OS.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
• Two years’ experience with individuals with mental illness, substance use issues and/or a history of homelessness preferred.
• Experience in group work, tenant organization, case management, referral, and/or community outreach strongly preferred.
• Experience in supportive housing setting strongly preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred.

Benefits include generous PTO, professional development, health and wellness resources, and more.

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US is an equal opportunity employer. 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, services, programs, and activities.

Minimum: USD $50,000.00 / Yr. | Maximum: USD $55,000.00 / Yr.

In Person.