November 5, 2024

The Neighborhood Center

Utica

FULL TIME

COMHPS Community Wellness Specialist

Job description

Full-time position with an excellent benefits package is available with our caring, supportive and dedicated team. Make a difference in the lives of families!

$23.58/hr.
37.5-hour work week
M – F, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (some flexibility required to attend evening events)
27 paid days off in year 1 (vacation & holidays), plus paid sick time!
4% flat 401k contribution (after 1 year)
Employer paid life insurance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance available
Supportive and inclusive organizational culture

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Community Mental Health Promotion and Support (COMHPS) Community Wellness Specialist is responsible for community mental health counseling and support services to individuals, families, and groups seeking help coping with stress and seeking advice about social support and behavioral health resources.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Works with individuals, families, and groups to provide community mental health counseling and support services either virtual or in-person that includes outreach, wellness activities, assessment, referral and linkage activities, brief individual and group counseling, family education and counseling and academic and vocational support.
Completes all necessary program documentation and assessments when working with clients.
Completes all community based service provider trainings before beginning any service delivery.
Represents program in the community and networks with other agencies and partners to ensure needs of clients are met.
Provides presentations to community groups on disaster reactions, coping skills, stress management, and the COMHPS Program.
Participates in daily and weekly meetings and de-briefings with the Team Leader.
Participates in training activities coordinated by the OMH Central Office oversight team and the OMH Center for Practice Innovations.
Must have valid Driver’s license and transportation
Maintains self in a professional manner at all times, adhering to Neighborhood Center policies, procedures and mission.
Performs other duties/tasks as assigned.
Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess the capability to provide services in a caring manner within the parameters of the COMHSP Scope of Work. Demonstrated extensive knowledge of community resources and multiple human service delivery systems.
Demonstrated organizational, assessment and communication skills commensurate with this position.
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work independently.
Demonstrated ability to secure cooperation of and work effectively with supervisory staff of other agencies in the community.
High School Diploma/Equivalency Diploma and one (1) year human services experience preferred.

At The Neighborhood Center, Inc, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to the success of our organization and are dedicated to creating a workplace that welcomes and values all individuals. We strive to create a culture that fosters respect, openness, and understanding, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for open positions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.58 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits: