Bilingual WELLNESS COORDINATOR - GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN

REQUIREMENT: Bilingual, fluent in both Pashto & Dari

We are seeking a compassionate, WELLNESS COORDINATOR in the GRAND RAPIDS AREA to provide a range of interventions to children, adults, and families, using acceptable treatment methodologies consistent with the established practice models. Our behavioral health team members should have a minimum of two years field experience working with families with varying issues using strength-based, family-centered, solution focused approaches to provide mental health services to refugee families using established, program specific core curricula. 

The salary for this full time role is $46,800

The new team members we seek need to speak both Dari and Pashto. 

Welcome to Samaritas Nation!

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.  

APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve! 

Some of the benefits you may receive are:  

            Full Time/Part Time

• Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee) 
• Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
• Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133% 
• Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals 
• Awesome Employee Discounts
• UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
• Plus, many more benefits 

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide mental health training, services, and support to family units.
2. Provide a range of interventions to children, adults, and families, using acceptable treatment methodologies consistent with the established practice models.
3. Actively participate as a member of team meetings; keep all members informed of case status and progress; provide oral and written reports as needed and make recommendations about case goals, alternative service plans, action steps and activities for treatment plans.
4. Assist clients to clearly define presenting problems, devise methods and goals for resolution, assess their progress toward treatment goals and plan termination.
5. Present cases to supervisor for review of treatment plans and progress on a regularly scheduled basis.
6. Provide appropriate referrals for clients requiring additional or alternative services.
7. Collaborate with referral sources, agencies, institutions, and individuals who have important roles in the family’s life situation. Provide advocacy and professional consultation with the referring organization, schools, court, and other social service agencies as needed.
8. Complete client follow up at intervals as outlined.
9. Complete and maintain all reports, statistics and assignments as required. Enter all required data in required systems in a timely manner. 
10. Participate in all required training and effectively implement learned skills.

Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in social work or comparable human service field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum two years field experience working with families with varying issues using strength-based, family-centered, solution focused approaches preferred.

Additional Work Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with good driving record; reliable ongoing personal transportation, current automobile registration and proof of automobile insurance.

#behavorialhealth #humanservices

• High levels of concentration over extended periods of time; near visual acuity; hand-eye coordination; hand and finger dexterity.