Companion Advocate
About The Position
RiseWell Community Services is seeking a full-time Companion Advocate for the Senior/Junior Companion Program in Patchogue. This paid position operates Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The role is responsible for daily operation of the Junior Senior Companion Program, including coordinating and directly supervising volunteer activities, providing volunteer training and orientation, completing program documentation, and collecting and reporting data to meet funding-source requirements in conjunction with the program supervisor. The position is part of RiseWell's Outreach programs, which engage people who are reluctant to seek help or face barriers to accessing services. Outreach services are delivered where people are located, including at home, on the street, in a hospital, or elsewhere. The Companion Advocate helps people meet basic needs through referrals, linkage, and hands-on assistance obtaining food, employment, housing, and financial assistance.
Requirements
- Clear the nationwide name-based NSOPW check.
- Clear the statewide Criminal History Registry Check.
- Clear the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment check.
- Clear the NYS Office of Mental Health fingerprint-based FBI check (Fieldprint).
- Have a clean and valid New York State driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and directly supervise volunteer activities for the Junior Senior Companion Program.
- Provide volunteer training and orientation.
- Complete program documentation.
- Collect and report data to comply with funding-source requirements, in conjunction with the program supervisor.
- Help people meet basic needs by providing referrals, linkage, and hands-on assistance obtaining food, employment, housing, and financial assistance.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement 401(k) 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 coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- CALM app subscription.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Career growth and promotional opportunities.
- Comprehensive paid training.
- Supplemental accident, illness, and hospitalization insurance.
- Supplemental pet insurance.
- Encouragement for educational and professional advancement.
- Employee perks and 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
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
