Wellness Coordinator/ Health Educator
Company: Comunilife
Location: Bronx
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Wellness Coordinator/ Health Educator - La Central Residence
Comunilife is looking for a Health Educator to provide service to
individuals who have been formerly homeless with special needs. The
Wellness Coordinator/ Health Educator for La Central provides
health education and counseling, psychoeducation and support,
referrals and linkages to community resources for clients,
responsibilities include planning and coordinating special events
and activities. The Coordinator will also develop and implement
weekly recreational activities including field trips, outings, arts
& crafts, games, music and other hobbies. The Coordinator must be
capable of comprehending complex public health issues and have the
ability to articulate recommended prevention strategies. We offer a
generous benefits and paid time off package. The salary for this
position is up to $55,000 a year.
Duties:
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
--- 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
--- 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
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.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,
layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and
training.
PI201629575
Keywords: Comunilife, New Rochelle , Wellness Coordinator/ Health Educator, Healthcare , Bronx, New York
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