Wellness Coordinator/ Health Educator
Company: Comunilife
Location: Bronx
Posted on: January 23, 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
documentedQualifications:--- 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
plusComunilife 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. PI201632962
Keywords: Comunilife, New Rochelle , Wellness Coordinator/ Health Educator, Other , Bronx, New York
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