Peer Counselor

$39,520 - $39,520/Yr

Concern Housing Partners - Middle Island, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

Middle Island, NY

About the position

The Peer Counselor position at Concern Housing involves providing direct support and services to clients from a peer perspective, focusing on recovery and personal growth. The role emphasizes teaching skills, delivering concrete services, and offering counseling to clients, ensuring they are actively involved in their recovery process.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care services to clients.
• Responsible for documentation of clients assigned to as well as documentation relating to other clients' progress.
• Facilitates support and educational groups for clients.
• Educates staff about peer perspective, person-centered language, rights and protections, and alternatives.
• Assures that consumers know their rights and responsibilities and assists them in identifying options and participating in decisions related to their goals.
• Provides rehabilitative support services in daily living skills, health services, and others as assigned.
• Provides Wellness Self-Management training and assists participants in developing skills and strategies that promote recovery.
• Participates in program meetings and attends supervision regularly.
• Accompanies consumers to appointments if needed to provide additional support and understanding.
• Remains current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings.

Requirements

• Must have High School Diploma and peer support credentials.
• Valid driver's license is a must.
• Must have familiarity with benefits and entitlements.
• Ability to communicate effectively and guide others through the self-help process.
• Experience with travel training, facilitating peer support & educational groups, and/or assisting others with ADL skills required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in mental health advocacy and case management.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium)
• Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage
• Excellent Paid Time Off Package
• Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs
• Licensure Reimbursement
• Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision
• Referral Bonuses