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RiseBoro Community Partnership

Prevention Educator/Counselor, Wellness Initiative for Senior Education

RiseBoro Community Partnership, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview Prevention Educator/Counselor, Wellness Initiative for Senior Education

Base pay range: $24.41/hr - $27.41/hr

Location: 1474 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Employer: RiseBoro Community Partnership

Responsibilities

Utilize Evidence Based Practice (EBP) such as curriculum, early intervention, environmental strategies and counseling services as indicated, to seniors (60 years and older)

Attend necessary EBP curricula training sessions in order to become proficient in facilitation with fidelity, and monitor participant attendance to achieve a minimum of 80%

Conduct Screening Brief Intervention Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) as indicated, delineate individual participant's personal goals for development, and complete accurate progress summary notes aligned with designated counseling goals

Submit required documentation promptly every week

Refer participants for support services internally or externally for appropriate services

Assist in outreach efforts to seniors, senior center administrators, and support staff to provide appropriate services

Participate in weekly individual supervision and monthly group case conference/peer supervision sessions as scheduled

Attend community meetings as scheduled to inform stakeholders and constituents of services

Fulfill the designated amount of weekly counseling and EBP sessions as specified

Complete all other assignments and tasks as specified by supervision

Specific Responsibilities Pertaining To The WISE Program Include

Participate in training workshops and webinars as scheduled

Engage in coaching sessions on how to integrate mental health and referrals into work

Identify mental health concerns and deliver brief evidence-based interventions to meet participant’s mental health needs

Maintain proficient use of these mental health support skills

Work towards improving mental health outcomes for participating elders

Collaborate closely with Senior Centers and Service Coordinators to recruit seniors and accept referrals for screening

Competencies

Two years qualifying prevention work experience

Language fluency: Spanish/English or Mandarin/Cantonese/English preferred

Demonstrated experience working with elders in interactive workshop provision and structured activities

Established facilitation skills, networking, and rapport building with elders in conversations about sensitive topics

Possession of a patient, empathic, and extroverted demeanor

Organizational and analytical skills which are informed by the priorities of the prevention program

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programming and internal databases monitoring progress to fulfill program goals

Ability to organize and maintain detailed records, complete necessary paperwork and meet prescribed deadlines

Capability to communicate well verbally and in writing

Adaptability to meeting changing priorities and meeting deadlines

Successful experience providing services to the target population

Provide services in a manner sensitive to the characteristics and cultures of the population of the designated neighborhood

Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities

Demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g., people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, criminal legal system involved persons, etc.)

Education And Experience Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or other related field, or high school diploma and at least 3 years qualifying experience

Qualifications It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Internship

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Non-profit Organization Management

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