Certified Peer Counselor - Respite Housing

RiseWell Community Services; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off

13 paid Holidays

Long and Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Work Schedules

Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities

Educational Professional Advancement

Employee Perks & Discounts

Job summary

A community wellness agency in Patchogue, NY is looking for a Certified Peer Counselor to provide compassionate counseling, assist residents with independent living skills, and support their personal recovery processes. Candidates must hold a NYS Peer Certification and have experience related to mental illness or substance abuse. This position offers a supportive work environment and various benefits including paid time off and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as NYS Peer Counselor.
• Experience with mental illness or substance abuse is preferred.
• Desire to assist others in personal recovery processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate counseling to residents.
• Assist residents in mastering independent living skills.
• Promote personal recovery processes through peer support.

Skills

Compassionate counseling

Peer support

Independent living skills

Self-help philosophy

Education

NYS Peer Certification

Job description

Join to apply for the Certified Peer Counselor role at RiseWell Community Services in Patchogue, NY. The Crisis Residence program provides short‑term residential support to persons with psychiatric crises.

Pay Range

• Base pay range: $22.00/yr - $22.00/yr (actual pay based on skills and experience)

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate counseling: serve as a positive role model of community functioning, informal counseling, peer support, and ADL training in a licensed crisis residence. Assist residents in mastering independent living skills and personal recovery processes.

Requirements

• NYS Peer Certification.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities
• 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

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

RiseWell Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ABOUT US

Founded in 1972, RiseWell Community Services is an innovative, multi‑service, community‑based social wellness agency. It is a major provider of health and wellness services, senior and children’s care, addiction recovery services, as well as affordable housing and support.

For more information about RiseWell Community Services, please visit our website https://www.risewell.org/