PICKAWAY COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION ORG., INC.
Position Title: Wellness Coordinator
Pay Grade: Varied upon experience
Reports To: Empowerment Services Director
Supervises: None
Standard Work Day: 8.5 Hours, Monday-Thursday, 7:30 -4:30
Job Summary:
The Wellness Coordinator will provide outreach services and wellness coordination and referrals to treatment programs. The Wellness Coordinator will provide education to clients and the community.
Serves as a consumer advocate, providing information and peer support for individuals in outpatient and inpatient settings.
The Wellness Coordinator will plan and implement activities that promote sober activities for individuals in recovery that align with the individuals' case plan.
Works closely with law enforcement, hospital, treatment, primary care, and emergency service personnel to identify individuals with OUD.
Meeting individuals where they are at, the Wellness Coordinator will educate individuals with OUD/SUD on available options, help coordinate care, and answer questions.
Required Qualifications:
- High-school diploma or equivalency
- At least two years of experience in social services, counseling, or related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of community services programs and community resources.
- Valid Driver?s License and be insurable under agency policy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Undergraduate or associate degree or undergraduate work in human resources, social services, or related field is preferred.
- Experience in prevention and/or recovery.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
Competency:
- Demonstrated knowledge of community services programs and community resources.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Command of all skills necessary to organize and manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to communicate effectively with low-income, disadvantaged population
- Excellent understanding and usage of Microsoft programs including Work, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Travel:
Occasional nights, weekends or overnight travel out of county and in county travel may be required
Work Environment:
- Extended hours may be required during critical workloads.
- Majority of time spent in office setting within agency facility
Physical demands:
- Requires standing, bending, reaching, sitting in working with office equipment such as computer, telephone, etc. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.