Wellness Coordinator /Health Educator (HRA) La Central

Job Details

Job Location Bronx, NYPosition Type Full TimeEducation Level 4 Year DegreeSalary Range $59695.00 - $60695.00 SalaryTravel Percentage NegligibleJob Shift DayJob Category Professional Services

Description

Comunilife Inc. is looking for a Wellness Coordinator/Health Educator for its congregate residential program in the Bronx, La Central. The Wellness Coordinator for La Central provides psychoeducation and support, referrals and linkages to community resources for clients, ensuring Responsibilities include Responsible for planning and coordinating special events and holidays activities. The Counselor will also develop and implement weekly recreational activities including field trips, outings, arts & crafts, games, music and other hobbies. We offer a generous benefits and paid time off package, including tuition reimbursements and professional development opportunities.   Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
    Essential Duties:

• Conduct needs assessments
• Establishing a network of community resources to facilitate wellness activities
• Recommend appropriate activities, lead and co-lead activity groups and encourage clients’ participation in community events 
• Provide wellness-related counseling and monitor clients’ progress with their goals 
• Work collaboratively in an inter-disciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, client-centered services are delivered and documented

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Education or a related area
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) NYS license
• Two (2) years’ work experience in benefits and entitlements with extensive knowledge of community resources 
• Experience with HIV/AIDS afflicted individuals, chronic mental illness, substance abuse individuals and their families a plus  
• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish a plus
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in providing direct services related to the treatment and recovery of persons with HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, serious mental illness, and homelessness
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency with MS Office and Google product suites
• Ability to perform and manage in a team approach; excellent interpersonal skills 
• Ability to handle complex challenges and balance multiple demands on time and attention 

Comunilife provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.