Peer Counselor - Part Time

RiseWell Community Services•Brentwood, NY

11d•$0 - $17

About The Position

RiseWell Community Services is seeking a part-time Supportive Peer Counselor for the SSSH Supportive Scattered Site Housing team in the Residential Services department. The position provides a positive role model of community functioning, informal counseling, peer support, and activities of daily living (ADL) training in a licensed residential program that provides transitional housing to people with psychiatric disabilities. The position is 6 hours per week and reports to the Program Supervisor.

Requirements

Personal or shared experience with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues.
Ability and desire to assist others in mastering independent living skills and the personal recovery process.
Understanding of peer support and the self-help philosophy.
Clean, valid New York State driver’s license.
Fingerprinting, criminal record check, and approval from the New York State Office of Mental Health.

Responsibilities

Provide a positive role model of community functioning.
Provide informal counseling and peer support.
Provide activities of daily living (ADL) training.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement 401(k) savings plan with employer match.
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.