Community Care Worker (YMCA Wellbeing Initiative)

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening

community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Community Care Worker will

serve as a member of the Y Wellbeing Initiative team. The Y Wellbeing Initiative offers members and the

community a myriad of opportunities to enhance and support their mental and emotional health and wellness. In

accordance with the mission of the Y Wellbeing Initiative, the Y is happy to offer the position of Community Care

Worker (CCW). The Community Care Worker is a key role within the Greater Scranton YMCA’s Moses Taylor

Foundation Grant Project, which is aimed at improving access to mental health services and reducing barriers to

care in Northeastern Pennsylvania. This position will provide direct support to individuals in community settings,

facilitate evidence-based mental health programming, and coordinate referrals to wraparound services (e.g.,

Medicaid, housing, food assistance). The CCW will work collaboratively with healthcare providers, community

partners, and YMCA staff to ensure seamless transitions to care and promote long-term mental well-being.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. At the Y, we strive to live our cause of

strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: We are open to all.

We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: We value you and embrace your

individuality. We are hopeful: We believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are

nurturing: We support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else,

we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger… beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Oversees Administrative Aspects of Programming to Ensure Goals & Objectives are Met

2. Works in Collaboration with Program Director

3. Facilitates the COPE Program (evidence-based)

4. Facilitates the R1 Learning Program (evidence-based)

5. Delivers Direct Individual Support (i.e. individual support with, and through, mental health screenings,

assessments, personalized care plans and other case management related services).

6. Attends Various Community Events / Spreads Program Awareness

7. Provides Support relating to Mental Health Advocacy and Education

8. Facilitates Self-Regulation Workshops for Various Populations

9. Responsible for Program Reporting and Data Analysis

10. Suggests and Implements Program Improvements If/When Necessary

11. Conducts Community Outreach & Program Partner Development

12. Problem Solving and Strategy Sessions as Needed

13. Performs Other Duties as Assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with

a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition.

Cultivates relationships to support fundraising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships

to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and

dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors’ communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback,

coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support

the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of

team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal

process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models’ adaptability and an awareness of the impact of

change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance.

Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and

demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred.

 Five years related experience (e.g., social work, counseling, and/or youth development) preferred.

 Minimum age of 21.

 Within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First

Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training.

 Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards and completion of YMCA program-specific training.

 Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the

community.

 Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely

supervise program activities.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended

periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.

 The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work

environment.

 The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

 Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

 The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be increased at times.

SELF MOTIVATION AND INNOVATION:

To be able to accomplish the goals set forth in this job description, the incumbent will need to possess a will to

succeed. “What can I do to advance my department and the Y and help it become more successful?” should be the

mind-set. The heart of the position will be the ability to look past “what is” and see “what could/should be”. These

ideas for new systems, procedures, etc. originate from all YMCA leadership positions. Therefore, a high level of

self-motivation and innovation/creative is required to be successful at this position.

EFFECT ON END RESULT:

Key indicators for the successful fulfillment of this position are measured by:

1. Programming Goals and Objectives have been successfully met, including, but not limited to:

Increased access to mental health related services for underserved populations; high participant

satisfaction; and improved self-reported mental well-being.

2. The Community Care Worker (CCW) is respected and seen as an integral part of the Y Wellbeing

Initiative Team by staff at all levels throughout the Greater Scranton YMCA.

3. The Program Director is confident that the Community Care Worker (CCW) is performing at a high

level of productivity and professionalism.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $62,500.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $62,500