Service Position Summary:
Bastion, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is an intentionally designed neighborhood in New Orleans for returning warriors and families. Through our powerful community model which incubates meaningful relationships that endure for a lifetime, we will sustain a thriving recovery from the wounds and casualties of war.
The Wellness Center will be the community gathering place at Bastion. It will be the hub for holistic programs and alternative therapeutic modalities such as art, music, yoga, meditation and massage. Also, available on site will be legal, vocational and benefits assistance, health and nutrition classes and direct access to community providers for medical and mental health needs. The Wellness Center Coordinator will directly assist in supporting and improving the physical, mental, and social well-being of the residents at Bastion by orienting them to life at Bastion, the supports available, and cultivating partnerships with on-site providers to ensure ample opportunities are available for residents to connect with needed resources. The Wellness Center Coordinator will also develop and facilitate health and nutrition classes and monthly meetings with residents.
DeltaCorps has determined that the probability of access to vulnerable populations is so great that all members will receive the three part NSCHC: NSOPR, FBI, and required state components (residence and state of service, as necessary).
Service Activities
Essential Functions of Position:
• Orient residents who enter the Wellness Center to explain the resources available within the Wellness Center and help connect them with the ones that can meet their individual needs.
• Ensure residents sign-in and out, and complete needs and progress surveys.
• Host regular meetings with the residents to discuss topics of interest and needs within the Bastion community.
• Assist Transition Team in maximizing utilization of the facility by meeting with the Program Manager weekly to discuss successes, needs and gaps in service available at the Wellness Center.
• Coordinate the scheduling for programs offered on site by communicating with community providers who offer their services at the Wellness Center to ensure ample opportunities are available for residents to connect with these needed resources.
• Develop and facilitate healthy nutrition and self-care classes for the residents.
• Encourage residents and model healthy lifestyles.
• View all residents from a positive lens – recognizing that each has needs, but more importantly, that each has assets that can enrich the lives of others and the community as a whole.
Community Need Addressed
services for veteran and military families
Position Outcomes
Increased sense of well-being, improved health and life outlook
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance
Skills you will gain
public speaking, event planning, time management
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise
Teamwork
Derive consensus
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment