Life Coach needed in the Bronx! Full time!
The Life Coach will provide case management and service coordination at Melrose, a 78-unit Permanent Supportive Housing program. Candidates must have experience serving adults with mental illnesses and substance use histories; experience in a supportive housing setting is preferred.
The Life Coach will be required to have frequent contact, not limited to, weekly or monthly face-to-face meetings, telephone conversations, e-mail and other electronic exchanges with colleagues is expected.
Responsibilities:
-Maintain a case load of high risk/high intensity tenants. -Provide enhanced case management services which will be informed by a Housing First approach in the office and at the resident's home using evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction techniques. -Conduct assessments and program intakes all assigned residents. -Ensure data is accurate and complete and that all required accompanying documentation is collected. -Develop and update person centered service plans (every 90 days); -Utilize trauma informed interventions and culturally responsive engagement techniques to assist resident's with overcoming barriers to housing stability and assist them in their community integration to Walton House. -Identify each resident's strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences. -Act as liaison for the psychiatrist at the program site and manage the appointment times of residents receiving services from the doctor. -Provide referrals, advocacy, and linkages to public benefits including but not limited to healthcare, SNAP, SSl/SSDI, and public assistance. -Maintain and refer to a network of resources and contacts that will further their community integration. -Implement groups with a focus on life skills, education and support, relapse prevention and mental health counseling, -Coordinate with Workforce Opportunities department to link residents to employment and educational assistance; -Coordinate aftercare services and follow-up contacts for post-discharge updates. -Conduct outreach and engagement including apartment visits and inspections. -Participate in community development efforts such as Community Meetings and supporting the residence in establishing partnerships with other providers in the community. -Ensure compliance with organizational and funder regulations and documentation. -Work with Property Management staff to assist resident to meet terms of their lease including timely payment of rent and avoidance of any nuisance behaviors. -Provide all services in a manner that respects cultural differences amongst residents. -Provide administrative support to the Assistant Director and Program Director as needed. -Other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
Requirements:
-A Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field required. -Experience working with homelessness, substance use, mental health and/or trauma settings preferred. -Must be willing to work a weekend day. -Must possess strong organizational, writing, communication, and computer skills. -Candidates must be self-starters with the skills and energy to work with high-need individuals. -Strong engagement and interpersonal skills. -Some relevant experience working with low-income or homeless populations. -Be familiar with interventions needed for a resident with severe, persistent mental health issues. -Local applicants are highly encouraged to apply. -Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred -A life coach is regularly required to type, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms. A Life Coach is regularly required to walk, ascend and descend stairs, stoop, and kneel. A Life Coach is often required to spend up to six (6) hours sitting at a desk during a normal eight (8) hour shift. Occasionally, the Life Coach is required to lift items less than 5 pounds. The Life Coach is regularly required to move throughout the facility/NYC while carrying out job duties.
Salary: Position is on a temp to perm basis. Temp salary is $26/hour. Direct hire ranges from $53,000-$55,000 plus benefits.
For more information and to apply, please contact :
Howard Newman Account Manager, Bond Health Staffing 5824 12th Avenue Brooklyn, NY, 11219 Office: 1-718-302-0040 ext. 204 Fax: 1-718-302-0070 Howard@bondhealthstaffing.com