Location: Jamaica,NY, USA
Wellness Specialist - AQN017 - Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM
Job Details
Job Location
ACT Team Queens - Jamaica, NY
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$21.63 - $28.84 Hourly
Job Description
About WellLife Network: WellLife Network is a leading health and human services organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families across New York City and Long Island. Recognized as a 2023 top-rated nonprofit, WellLife Network empowers people to overcome life's challenges and achieve greater independence, well-being, and inclusion. We offer a comprehensive suite of programs spanning mental health, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, housing, and employment support, all grounded in a commitment to compassionate, high-quality care. Central to our mission is an unwavering dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within our organization and in the communities we serve. As a trusted community partner, WellLife Network fosters a nurturing environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and realize their fullest potential.
Position Summary:Manage a comprehensive program of services including individual and group assessment, counseling and linkage with health, educational, entitlement and vocational programs to ensure consumers successful and expeditious placement into the community. This position is responsible for ensuring the provision of all casework services in accordance with the Act team. This position may have supervised / unsupervised contact and or conversational interaction with consumers while working in the residences, day treatments and habilitation facilities.
Essential Accountabilities:
+ Ability to screen clients, conduct assessments and determine areas of need.
+ Coordinate case management services in order to ensure comprehensive development of an individuals service plan.
+ Facilitate in obtaining entitlements for consumers.
+ Act as a clinical liaison.
+ Control the quality of services through regular formal supervision, case conferences and case consultation to ensure a high standard of services.
+ Establish and implement ongoing casework policies and procedures to ensure quality of service.
+ Develop treatment plans with other members of the ACT team and the consumers.
+ Manage the timely collection and analysis of pertinent client and program data to generate reports, evaluate program performances and determine still unmet needs.
+ Coordinate services with all other members the ACT Team.
+ Facilitation of groups for consumers.
+ Ensure all documentations are completed in a timely fashion and remain in compliance with agency & OMH regulations.
+ Responsible for ensuring physical plant is in compliance with agency and OMH regulations at all times.
+ Participate in OMH approved ACT Orientations and Trainings.
+ Ability to operate an agency vehicle.
+ Attend any scheduled trainings relevant to the position or deemed necessary by Team Leader.
+ Participate in activities of other staff members in their absence or during periods of staff shortage.
+ Assists clients with case management needs; transportation to and from appointments, applying and following up with all eligible benefits and entitlements and any other needs deemed appropriate by treatment team.
+ Maintain confidentiality at all times.
+ Represent the Program at meetings and trainings not otherwise specified.
+ This does not limit the assignment of duties or exclude the performance of other duties not mentioned as assigned by supervisor
+ Responsible for reporting and documenting all incidents to immediate supervisor within 24 hours.
+ Assists in the planning, developing and implementation of goals and training to further develop participants skills, including but not limited to:
+ Budgeting
+ Grooming
+ Nutritional planning
+ Use of public transportation
+ Use of community resources
+ Shopping
+ Housekeeping
+ Physical health & development
+ Adaptive behavior/independent living
+ Nutrition
+ Vocational development
+ Social development
+ Acts as a role model for participants; furthers participants in researching and obtaining community resources appropriate and applicable to their needs and goals; follows-up on any aftercare/recommendations for treatment.
+ Provide crisis intervention and mental health counseling as needed.
Other Responsibilities:
+ Demonstrate ability to: maintain required written documentations; communicate relevant information to other staff and supervisor(s), verbally and in writing.
+ Ability to work flexible schedules as work schedules, trainings and location are subject to change
+ Ability to operate an agency vehicle.
+ Attend all required trainings and any relevant to the position or deemed necessary by Team Leader.
+ Participate in activities of other staff members in their absence or during periods of staff shortage.
+ This does not limit the assignment of duties or exclude the performance of other duties not mentioned as assigned by supervisor, the Team Leader, Deputy Director, Director, and/or Senior Management.
+ Provide 24-hour/seven day a week emergency coverage via emergency cell phone to provide crisis intervention services after program hours on a rotating basis, if applicable.
Qualifications
+ High school diploma or GED required, Bachelors in human services preferred. Minimum of 2 years experience working with individuals with mental illness required.
+ Two years experience working with Mental Health and Substance Abuse consumers preferred.
+ Experience working with behavioral health population preferred.
+ Computer proficiency, including the ability to use email, navigate and enter all documentation into electronic medical record.
+ Valid New York State drivers license required. Vehicle required for LI teams only candidates are subject to regulatory background checks and must be willing to utilize own vehicle for home visits.
Benefits and Perks: At WellLife Network, we prioritize our employees' growth and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible spending accounts. Enjoy perks like Summer Fridays, gym passes, and life insurance options. Our commitment to career advancement includes tuition assistance, mentorship, leadership training, and more. As a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, WellLife Network supports your career and financial goals while helping you make a meaningful community impact. Join us to experience a workplace that invests in your success and well-being!