Wellness Coach - Bronx, NY

Summary:   The Wellness coach works independently in the field, and as part of a rehabilitation services delivery team, with people of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds and preferences who have a mental illness and are living in the community, and scatter-site apartment.

Responsibilities: 

• Engage people with mental illness and assist them in meeting the demands of community living and maintaining their housing.

• Assist in teaching individuals the necessary skills, and linking them to services that will 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 inspections 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 where indicated.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field required
• 2-3 years of experience working within the Human Services field