Community Access expands opportunities for people living with mental health concerns to recover from trauma and discrimination through affordable housing, training, advocacy and healing-focused services. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives.

• Human Rights  We challenge and lead the mental health system towards greater rights-based policies and practices.
• Peer Expertise  We are dedicated to a workforce where at least 51% of our employees identify as having a personal experience using mental health services. We ensure that the voices and wisdom of individuals who have used mental health services have a visible and active presence in all aspects of our work.
• Self-Determination  We defend the right of all individuals to create lives of their own choosing.Harm ReductionWe embrace policies and practices that promote dignity, wellbeing and access to health care.
• Healing and Recovery  We seek out and promote culturally relevant, trauma-informed and research-based opportunities for individual and community wellness.

The Health and Wellness Coordinator provides leadership, support, development and implementation of Community Access’ agency-wide wellness agenda, recognizing the social determinants of health and embracing wellness in the physical, emotional, environmental and spiritual domains.

The Coordinator is engaged in food-related activities including

• Planning, supervision and participation in urban agriculture
• Oversight of development and implementation of healthy menus, with a focus on locally sourced ingredients, at assigned sites including Gouverneur Court,
• Wellness education and advocacy.
• Collaboration with staff and program participants to support the creation and implementation of physical activity and food programs. 
• Working with Health Division staff to develop whole-health campaigns and resources consistent with agency and regulatory standards. 
• Supervision of 3 full time staff members, two chefs and one coordinator of urban agriculture.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have

• Understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access;
• Expertise in the fields of food studies, nutrition, urban agriculture, public health, and/or related fields;
• Commitment to working with individuals who experience barriers to accessing nutritious foods and quality health care, including individuals with mental health concerns, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, individuals with histories of homelessness, individuals using drugs/alcohol, etc;
• Ability to use planning, judgment and problem-solving skills to develop, assess and improve upon health and wellness programs and activities;
• Capacity to develop programing and activities which address the social determinants of health and are culturally relevant;
• Knowledge of NYC food, wellness, and health resources that serve those living with long-term chronic health concerns/those living in poverty; Have skills to promote access to health and wellness opportunities utilizing a harm reduction, person-centered approach;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Management/supervisory experience required;
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team;
• Ability to utilize various computer programs;
• Creativity and flexibility;
• Ability to maintain confidential information, as related to position;
• Initiative responsiblity for follow through

Bilingual Spanish-speaking, preferred.  Ability to speak other relevant languages, dependent upon specific needs of tenants;

Must be fingerprinted and cleared by the Justice Center (JC).

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.