Companion Advocate

RiseWell Community Services•Patchogue, NY

8d•$0 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

RiseWell Community Services is seeking a Full-time Companion Advocate to join the Senior/Junior Companion Program at Patchogue. In this role, you will be responsible for the daily operation of the Junior Senior Companion Program, including coordinating and directly supervising volunteer activities, providing volunteer training and orientation, completing program documentation, and data collection/reporting to comply with funding source requirements, in conjunction with the program supervisor. Our Outreach programs provide an array of services designed to engage individuals who are reluctant to seek help or experience barriers to access. Services are brought to the person where they are located, whether that be at home, the street, a hospital, or another location. As a part of this team, you’ll assist those we serve to have their basic needs met by providing referrals, linkage, and hands-on assistance with obtaining food, employment, housing, and financial assistance.

Requirements

Clearance of Nationwide name-based NSOPW check
Clearance of Statewide Criminal History Registry Check
Clearance of Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
Clearance of NYS Office of Mental Health Fingerprint-based FBI check (Fieldprint)
Clean and valid NYS driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Coordinating and directly supervising volunteer activities
Providing volunteer training and orientation
Completing program documentation
Data collection/reporting to comply with funding source requirements
Assisting those we serve to have their basic needs met by providing referrals, linkage, and hands-on assistance with obtaining food, employment, housing, and financial assistance.

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