What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness Specialist- Mobile Team position at Concern Housing?
Title
Wellness Specialist- Mobile Team
About The Organization
Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths.
Position
Wellness Specialist
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Location:
Middle Island
Salary
$50,000
Days/Hours
Tuesday - Friday; 11am - 7pm & Saturday; 9am - 5pm OR Monday - Friday; 9am - 5pm
Description
Concern Housing is seeking a Mobile Team Wellness Counselor/Specialist to be responsible for providing linkages with community resources, daily living skills training, counseling and support, documentation, and compliance with program requirements, as well as be an essential resource and advocate for their clients.
Duties And Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To
Position Requirements
Bachelors Degree preferred in Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Work or other related mental health discipline, plus 2 years experience working in a similar setting and/or working with people with psychiatric disabilities. The individual in this position must have good verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to make sound judgments regarding client care.
Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes; Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available!
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.
Employment Type: Full Time
Wellness Specialist- Mobile Team
About The Organization
Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths.
Position
Wellness Specialist
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Location:
Middle Island
Salary
$50,000
Days/Hours
Tuesday - Friday; 11am - 7pm & Saturday; 9am - 5pm OR Monday - Friday; 9am - 5pm
Description
Concern Housing is seeking a Mobile Team Wellness Counselor/Specialist to be responsible for providing linkages with community resources, daily living skills training, counseling and support, documentation, and compliance with program requirements, as well as be an essential resource and advocate for their clients.
Duties And Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To
- Facilitate residents linkage with services available in the community (e.g., case management, clinical services, day programs, vocational services and opportunities, community integration, entitlements, etc.).
- Development of comprehensive needs assessments and support plan. Meetings with clients to develop skills and review progress. Responsible for all documentation required for client record (e.g., progress notes, discharge plans, etc.).
- Provide individual counseling and support services.
- Provide medication management services
- Engage in recovery planning through the use of Wellness, Recovery and Action Planning
- Provide daily living skills training (e.g., medication monitoring and training, cleaning, money management, etc.).
- Attendance at supervision and staff meetings.
- Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings.
- Other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor.
Position Requirements
Bachelors Degree preferred in Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Work or other related mental health discipline, plus 2 years experience working in a similar setting and/or working with people with psychiatric disabilities. The individual in this position must have good verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to make sound judgments regarding client care.
Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes; Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available!
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary : $50,000
