Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens
OMH Resident Wellness Coordinator - Full-Time; 4291-201-N
Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, New York, New York, us, 10261
For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness.
Queens Community Living Programs provides services to adults with a severe mental illness; a DSM diagnosis is required for a client to be eligible for services and for the need of housing. Brooklyn, Queens and Jamaica Programs are scattered site housing and do not have clients living in one building.
STATEMENT OF THE JOB Under the direction of the Residential Supervisor, the OMH‑Resident Wellness Coordinator is responsible for providing rehabilitation and recovery services to residents of Residential Programs funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health (NYSOMH). The OMH‑Resident Wellness Coordinator provides counseling, advocacy and case management services to residents residing in NYSOMH programs, ensures that all residents are treated with respect and dignity, and implements best practices in accordance with the Part 595 Regulations of the New York State Office of Mental Health as well as guidelines implemented by the Agency. The OMH‑Resident Wellness Coordinator serves as Service Coordinator in a fully integrated system of care, holistically assesses client needs and connects clients with internal or external services as required.
Provide counseling, behavioral interventions, restorative services, assistance in negotiating community activities and crisis management services for OMH Residential clients.
Carry out all duties in accordance with NYSOMH regulations.
Meet with residents at least twice a week for OMH Community Living programs and at least once a month for OMH Supported Housing Program to discuss and document progress with specific reference to service plan goals, and go out into the field as directed by program as issues arise.
Prepare contact notes, incident reports and other documentation as needed in accordance with NYSOMH regulations.
Develop wellness goals and activities with the input of residents and other staff.
Make referrals to appropriate community service providers.
Ensure and assist clients in following program rules and guidelines.
Accompany clients to scheduled appointments with service providers as needed.
Actively participate in weekly supervision, case conferences and staff meetings.
Report to Behavioral Health Services Administration and/or Agency Administration issues that may have a negative impact on the reputation of the Agency, client and/or staff welfare or any corporate compliance issue.
Assess the needs of the whole consumer/family including their basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter.
Ensure that referrals are made to appropriate internal and external services as required to meet the consumer's families' needs.
Follow up on referrals made on behalf of a consumer/family and respond to all referrals made to you or the program.
Participate in cross‑program service reviews that support the planning and coordination of service delivery and service closure.
Participate in medication monitoring.
Assist with Crisis Intervention as needed.
Assist and instruct residents in Activities of Daily Living: bathing, dressing, laundry, housekeeping, shopping and budgeting and meal preparation as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or a related health/human services field required.
Excellent clinical skills with at least two years relevant mental health, substance abuse or human service experience.
Bi‑Lingual Chinese/Korean/Spanish/English Preferred.
Regularly required to talk, hear, walk, stand, & sit and lift up 10 lbs.
Able to travel throughout the five boroughs as needed.
BENEFITS
Competitive salary and excellent benefits including generous time off (Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Days, Paid Holidays annually).
Medical, Dental, Vision.
Retirement Savings with Agency Match.
Transit.
Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance.
Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer.
Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits.
For more information on our organization, please visit our website at: www.ccbq.org. EOE/AA.
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Queens Community Living Programs provides services to adults with a severe mental illness; a DSM diagnosis is required for a client to be eligible for services and for the need of housing. Brooklyn, Queens and Jamaica Programs are scattered site housing and do not have clients living in one building.
STATEMENT OF THE JOB Under the direction of the Residential Supervisor, the OMH‑Resident Wellness Coordinator is responsible for providing rehabilitation and recovery services to residents of Residential Programs funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health (NYSOMH). The OMH‑Resident Wellness Coordinator provides counseling, advocacy and case management services to residents residing in NYSOMH programs, ensures that all residents are treated with respect and dignity, and implements best practices in accordance with the Part 595 Regulations of the New York State Office of Mental Health as well as guidelines implemented by the Agency. The OMH‑Resident Wellness Coordinator serves as Service Coordinator in a fully integrated system of care, holistically assesses client needs and connects clients with internal or external services as required.
Provide counseling, behavioral interventions, restorative services, assistance in negotiating community activities and crisis management services for OMH Residential clients.
Carry out all duties in accordance with NYSOMH regulations.
Meet with residents at least twice a week for OMH Community Living programs and at least once a month for OMH Supported Housing Program to discuss and document progress with specific reference to service plan goals, and go out into the field as directed by program as issues arise.
Prepare contact notes, incident reports and other documentation as needed in accordance with NYSOMH regulations.
Develop wellness goals and activities with the input of residents and other staff.
Make referrals to appropriate community service providers.
Ensure and assist clients in following program rules and guidelines.
Accompany clients to scheduled appointments with service providers as needed.
Actively participate in weekly supervision, case conferences and staff meetings.
Report to Behavioral Health Services Administration and/or Agency Administration issues that may have a negative impact on the reputation of the Agency, client and/or staff welfare or any corporate compliance issue.
Assess the needs of the whole consumer/family including their basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter.
Ensure that referrals are made to appropriate internal and external services as required to meet the consumer's families' needs.
Follow up on referrals made on behalf of a consumer/family and respond to all referrals made to you or the program.
Participate in cross‑program service reviews that support the planning and coordination of service delivery and service closure.
Participate in medication monitoring.
Assist with Crisis Intervention as needed.
Assist and instruct residents in Activities of Daily Living: bathing, dressing, laundry, housekeeping, shopping and budgeting and meal preparation as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or a related health/human services field required.
Excellent clinical skills with at least two years relevant mental health, substance abuse or human service experience.
Bi‑Lingual Chinese/Korean/Spanish/English Preferred.
Regularly required to talk, hear, walk, stand, & sit and lift up 10 lbs.
Able to travel throughout the five boroughs as needed.
BENEFITS
Competitive salary and excellent benefits including generous time off (Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Days, Paid Holidays annually).
Medical, Dental, Vision.
Retirement Savings with Agency Match.
Transit.
Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance.
Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer.
Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits.
For more information on our organization, please visit our website at: www.ccbq.org. EOE/AA.
#J-18808-Ljbffr