Merakey·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Serve as a liaison between Children's Services and the Southeastern Pennsylvania community to provide education on child abuse prevention and mental health. Coordinate outreach events and connect families with essential behavioral health resources and support services.
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.
Merakey is seeking a passionate Wellness Coordinator to serve as a liaison between Children's Services and the communities of Southeastern Pennsylvania. In this role, you will educate families, staff, and community partners on child abuse prevention, behavioral health, mental health awareness, safety, and available local resources.
The Wellness Coordinator plays a vital role in increasing access to behavioral health services by connecting individuals and families with the support they need while helping reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect through education, outreach, and prevention initiatives.
$25.12 per week - 24 hours per week.
Key responsibilities
Serve as a liaison between Merakey Children's Services and the Southeastern Pennsylvania community.
Develop and facilitate educational trainings for families, staff, schools, and community organizations.
Provide education on child abuse prevention, child safety, behavioral health, mental health awareness, and available community resources.
Build and maintain relationships with community partners, healthcare providers, schools, and referral sources.
Promote awareness of behavioral health services and encourage individuals and families to access appropriate care.
Coordinate and participate in community outreach events, health fairs, and educational programs.
Collaborate with internal teams to identify community needs and support prevention initiatives.
Maintain knowledge of local resources and provide referrals to individuals and families as appropriate.
Support initiatives that improve community wellness and increase access to behavioral health services.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits [https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits]
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Requires a Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in behavioral health, social services, or education. Candidates must possess strong clinical knowledge and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, Wellness Coordinator roles often draw candidates with behavioral health, social services, or education experience, especially when programs support student or community well-being. These positions can be competitive because employers look for a bachelor’s degree, clinical knowledge, and reliable transportation, and the posted requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm how the role uses your background and whether the schedule and travel expectations fit your availability.