Certified Peer Counselor - Respite Housing
About The Position
We are seeking a compassionate & dedicated Peer Counselor to join our team at Crisis Residence in Patchogue, NY. In this role, provide a positive role model of community functioning, informal counseling, peer support and ADL training in a licensed crisis residence providing crisis housing to people with psychiatric diagnoses. The Crisis Residence program provides short-term residential support to persons exhibiting symptoms of mental illness who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis. Crisis residence programs provide short-term interventions to individuals experiencing crisis, to address the cause of the crisis and to avert or delay the need for acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization or emergency room admission.
Requirements
- NYS Peer Certification
- Personal or shared experience with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues
- Ability and desire to assist others in mastery of independent living skills and the personal recovery process
- Understanding of peer support, self-help philosophy
- Clean, valid NY State
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
- Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
- 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
- Long and Short Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- CALM App Subscription
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities
- Comprehensive Paid Training
- Supplemental Accident, Illness, and Hospitalization Insurance
- Supplemental Pet Insurance
- Encouragement for Educational Professional Advancement
- Employee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractions
- Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
