Certified Peer Counselor
About The Position
RiseWell Community Service is seeking a part time certified Peer Counselor to join the CORE- Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment Services Team. RiseWell’s Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment Services (CORE) provides comprehensive, supportive services to individuals and families along the path to recovery. Our services aim to help individuals reach their achievable goals while developing the necessary skills to do so, including managing behavioral health systems, achieving active family participation, or working towards independent living. As part of this team, you will be responsible for providing services in the community, at the participant’s home, or via telehealth. In this role, you will provide Services to Medicaid beneficiaries with mental illness and/or substance use disorders to receive services in their own home or community. Help members prevent and manage chronic health conditions and recovery from serious mental illness and substance use disorder. Provide services that support the acquisition for living, employment, and social skills and be offered in home and community based setting that promote hope and encourage to individuals. Link and accompany individuals to needed social services and community resources as necessary to facilitate their recovery goals. ( travel within NYC Boroughs). HOURS: Part-Time hours 17.5 per week
Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma
- Peer Certification
- experience serving people with mental illness, developmental disabilities or alcoholism or substance use
- Fingerprinting, criminal record check, approval from NYS Office of Mental Health.
Nice To Haves
- Clean, valid NYS Driver’s License preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide Services to Medicaid beneficiaries with mental illness and/or substance use disorders to receive services in their own home or community.
- Help members prevent and manage chronic health conditions and recovery from serious mental illness and substance use disorder.
- Provide services that support the acquisition for living, employment, and social skills and be offered in home and community based setting that promote hope and encourage to individuals.
- Link and accompany individuals to needed social services and community resources as necessary to facilitate their recovery goals.
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
High school or GED
