Peer Counselor

RiseWell Community Services is seeking a Peer Counselor at the Community Residence in Glen Cove. The hours are part-time flexible.

REPORTS TO: Program Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Residential Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

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 NY State Office of Mental Health.

JOB FUNCTION:

To 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

A. Provide role model of positive functioning in the community by sharing experiences, strengths and hopes; support residents in taking steps for their personal recovery on a daily basis.

B. Assist staff in helping residents improve their interpersonal skills, personal hygiene skills and ADL tasks daily.

C. Identify and link residents to community resources (banking, shopping, social events, entitlements, etc.) each week.

D. Provide support and assistance to residents in menu planning, cooking, and housekeeping daily.

E. Provide informal peer counseling to assist in increasing residents’ motivation to develop and attain concrete goals, both within the residence and in the community monthly.

F. Assist household as a group in developing an effective peer-support self-help community monthly.

G. Comply with agency Compliance Plan and False Claims Policy by preventing, detecting and reporting any potential healthcare abuse and fraud. Report any potential non-compliance and comply with all other federal, state and local regulations applicable to this job description.

H. Utilize all agency-based IT applications in a proficient manner including collaborative documentation, review of emails at least twice per shift (at start and prior to close of the shift), as well as utilizing Outlook Calendar on a daily basis.

I. Remain current on changing developments in individual field of expertise and licensing credentials.

J. Perform all other job duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

· Knowledge of community resources

· Ability to relate to residents in a positive and supportive manner

· Ability to utilize supervision appropriately

· Good listening skills/empathy

· Understanding of issues relating to psychiatric disabilities

· Computer literacy

We Offer a wide range of rewarding employment opportunities along with a generous benefits package. We offer: Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision, Retirement and 401K Savings Plan. Generous Paid Time Off for full-time and eligible part-time employees. Flexible Work Schedules. Career Growth. Comprehensive Training. Flexible Spending Accounts. Long and Short Term Disability. Life Insurance. (EAP) Employee Assistance program. Discounts & Perks on Broadway shows, theme parks, hotels, car rentals and other attractions

RiseWell Community Services provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Experience:

• mental illness and/or substance abuse issues: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17