Peer Counselor (SKM Residence)
About The Position
RiseWell Community Services is looking for full-time Peer Counselors to provide peer services in the Sunken Meadow Residence. In this role, the Peer Counselor 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. 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.
Requirements
- Personal experience with mental health and/or substance abuse issues
- Ability and desire to assist others in mastery of independent living skills
- Understanding of peer support self-help philosophy
- Clean, valid driver’s license
- Fingerprinting
- Criminal record check
- Approval from NYS Office of Mental Health
Responsibilities
- provide a positive role model of community functioning
- informal counseling
- peer support
- ADL training in a licensed residential program providing transitional housing to people with psychiatric disabilities
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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
