Peer Counselor

RiseWell Community Services•Glen Cove, NY

About The Position

RiseWell Community Services is seeking a Part-time Peer Counselors to join the Community Residence in Massapequa and or Glen Cove. RiseWell’s Residential Services provide those in recovery from serious mental illness a safe, reliable home with on-site support. Our Residential team assists participants with an array of services aimed at supporting their recovery and improving their quality of life. Services include medication monitoring, skill-building development, symptom management, socialization, transportation training, connections to psychiatric and medical services, and more. In this role, you will provide a positive role model of community functioning, informal counseling, peer support and ADL training in a licensed residential program providing transitional housing to people with psychiatric disabilities.

Requirements

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 Driver’s License
Fingerprinting, criminal record check, approval from NYS Office of Mental Health

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