Wellness Specialist

Concern Housing is seeking a Wellness Specialist who will be responsible for providing linkages with community resources, daily living skills training, counseling and support, documentation, and compliance with program requirements. The Wellness Specialist is an essential resource and advocate for their clients.Position : Wellness SpecialistSchedule : Monday-Friday; 9 : 00am-5 : 00pmLocation : Middle Island, NYSalary : $50,000 / yr.Duties and Responsibilities : 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 servicesEngage in recovery planning through the use of Wellness, Recovery and Action PlanningProvide 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 Team Leader.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.Click here to apply : https : / / www.appone.com / MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=6539226Keywords : Case Management, Advocacy, Mental Health, Social Services, Mental Illness

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Salary : $50,000