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About the Role

The Community Wellness Specialist II provides emotional support and related service offerings via outreach and wellness activities. This role involves screening, referral, and linkage to community-based resources using active supportive listening.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates agency core values in day-to-day activities.
• Works with individuals, families, and groups to provide outreach, emotional support, individual and group sessions, public education, and referrals.
• Represents the program in the community and networks with other agencies and partners.
• Provides presentations to community groups on emotional reactions, coping skills, and stress management.
• Advocates on behalf of the client to ensure needed services are obtained.
• Provides service referral, linkage, and related activities.
• Utilizes Motivational Interviewing techniques to increase likelihood of engagement.
• Applies knowledge of Solution Focused Therapy.
• Utilizes supportive, active listening skills.
• Conducts brief educational or supportive contact.
• Facilitates support and educational groups.
• Assists with self-help groups.
• Performs screening, referral, and resource linkage.
• Engages in community support and networking.
• Conducts public education.
• Develops and distributes educational materials.
• Drives a personal vehicle for client meetings and counseling activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be proficient in the use of computers and computer software.
• Must be familiar with all Microsoft products.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
• Must possess a personal vehicle for job requirements.

Skills

• Motivational Interviewing
• Person-Centered Planning
• Solution Focused Therapy
• Active supportive listening
• Computer proficiency
• Microsoft products proficiency

Location

• 2040 Seneca Street

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• One to three years of experience in a Physical Health, Behavioral Health or Human Services setting is preferred.
• One to three years in Mental Health or Human Services setting dependent on certification/education is preferred.

Education Level

• High School Diploma

Salary/Compensations

• $22.50-$25.60/hour

About the Company

• Spectrum Health & Human Services respectfully partners with adults, children, and families as they recover from behavioral, emotional, mental health and/or substance related disorders by offering individualized and meaningful opportunities of hope, empowerment and support to achieve self-defined improvements in their quality of life.