Prevention and Wellness Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Center for Recovery and Wellness is part of Educational Alliance (EA), which brings together diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multigenerational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. One of New York City’s original settlement houses, EA was founded in 1889 to offer educational, social, and cultural services to Jewish immigrants arriving to the Lower East Side. Today, EA partners with diverse communities throughout Lower Manhattan. Across our network of community centers, we empower people of all backgrounds to flourish, recognizing the intrinsic value within each individual and the importance of building community.

The Role: Provide education, risk reduction, counseling, and referral services regarding HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and other health conditions related to SUD, as well as wellness education services to residential clients. Engage the community in an array of prevention and wellness services within the Center for Recovery and Wellness.

• Residential clients of CRW
• Outpatient clients of CRW
• Community/resident associations, resident/tenant councils, community centers, and other community-based organizations that unite and serve community residents

Responsibilities:

Program Support

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and provide direct educational services for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, and STDs including seminars, workshops, and presentations.
• Provide direct pre-and post-test counseling for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis and STDs.
• Together with LPN/RN plan, coordinate and provide direct educational services in the area of health effects of smoking and smoking secession.
• Provide psychoeducation about health issues.
• Gather information and analyze data to evaluate and adjust delivered material.
• Select various educational and informational materials.
• Travel to multiple sites to provide services to students, teachers, and community members and partners.
• Provide prevention and wellness information at community health fairs and booths.
• Build and sustain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate, complete records of individual/group sessions, group workshops/presentations, sign-in sheets, and participant pre/post evaluations.
• Provide direct evidence-based prevention education (Active Parenting Training) to parents, caretakers, and significant others.

Other Responsibilities

• Provide health education to community members and participants at EA community centers.

• Conduct outreach to EA Community Centers and the Lower East Side community to provide health education/ tobacco awareness groups.

• Be an active member of our Village without Borders Coalition.

• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Administrative Support

• Assist the program Director in gathering information required for grant proposals, renewals, narratives, and reports.
• Provide administrative assistance, including answering phones, scanning, filing, faxing, and copying for the direct supervisor
• Build working productive interdepartmental relationships across the Agency and in the community to ensure successful planning and execution of required duties.

• Provide support services to the Restart Academy School and Youth Clubhouse.

Other

• Understand professional and reporting requirements.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/HSE or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• Experience in dealing with culturally diverse groups is strongly preferred
• Ability to maintain high ethical standards
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities and projects effectively
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, strong attention to details
• Ability to work autonomously
• Strong information technology skills and well-versed in Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work a flexible working schedule as needed

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Team Player Analytical Communication
• Planning and Organizing
• Compassionate Flexible
• Time Management Initiative

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to perform duties
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work and the ability to observe, perceive, identify any safety or behavioral concerns while on premises.
• Light to moderate lifting is required
• Ability to uphold the demands of working with clientele who have a significant history of trauma, substance use disorder, and mental health conditions.
• Regular, predictable attendance and punctuality is required

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, and printers, moderate traffic).
• Ability to work in an open or confined area
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal, stand, or walk for an extended period of time.

Benefits:

• Generous PTO Policy
• Competitive Salary
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• 403b Retirement Plans
• Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, and Amusement Parks. Etc
• Free Gym Membership to our Manny Cantor Center Gym & 14TH ST Y Gym
• Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

EEO Info

Educational Alliance is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Educational Alliance takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Educational Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For further information about Educational Alliance, please visit https://edalliance.org.