Wellness Coach

About Graham Windham:

In full partnership with families and communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference with children, youth, and families who are overcoming some of life’s most difficult challenges and obstacles, by helping to build a strong foundation for life: a safe, loving, permanent family and the opportunity and preparation to thrive in school and in the world. With over 500 full-time employees serving children and families in multiple programs throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn and Harlem, Graham Windham provides an exciting and enriching work experience.

Program Description:

Graham Windham’s Beacon Harlem Program is a resource full of opportunity for community members from kindergarten through adulthood.  The Harlem Beacon offers a safe, joyful, academically enriching and stimulating environment for elementary and middle school children.  High school students have the opportunity for enrichment, career exploration and athletics with adults experiencing community engagement, athletics, life coaching and parent groups.  The Beacon partners with our host school, Mahalia Jackson PS/MS 123 and Graham’s Community School located at PS/MS 123 to assist in the in an extended academic day, to develop specific strategies to address student and family issues including absenteeism, behavior and health and wellness.  In addition, the Beacon connects with community resources and the strength in community to expand offerings.  During the summer, the program provides free Summer Rising camp for elementary through middle school students.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supports student behavioral regulation using socioemotional learning practices and approaches
• Provides direct support to at-risk children and youth in the form of individual and group sessions, conflict peer mediation and crisis intervention
• Teaches children and youth social skills and coping techniques
• Collaborates with the Graham team to create action plans of response and encouragement for children and youth experiencing challenges
• Conducts outreach to parents/caregivers and facilitates family focused workshops/events on social emotional wellness

Position Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology or similar field preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or similar field with at least 5 years of experience
• Experience working with elementary school students, middle school students and their parents
• Able to work evenings and/or weekends

Salary & Compensation:

• Base Salary or Hourly Rate: $46.50/hour
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

EEO Statement

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Graham Windham (GW) is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. GW hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Graham Windham believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.