Peer Counselor - Full-Time

Transitional Services for New York, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Transitional Services for New York, Inc. (TSINY) is seeking a Full-Time Peer Counselor for the Supported Housing location in Bellerose, NY. Must have lived experience with mental health services and a Peer Advocate training background to support residents and develop recovery plans.

The role involves counseling, resource navigation, and working as part of a compassionate team to help clients achieve independence and safety within housing programs.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent and a Peer Advocate training program graduate.
• Must have lived experience with mental health services.
• Four years total education/experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify supportive community resources to assist the individuals in the program.
• Provide recovery readiness services in groups and individual counseling.
• Assist individuals to develop service/housing plan goals aligned with life goals.
• Provide referrals to community-based services.
• Provide mentorship support to individuals living in the program.
• Outreach and engage individuals in program services.
• Be able to sit or stand as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• May require walking on a level surface for short periods throughout the day, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Disaster Preparedness Plan: adhere to assigned Job Action role(s).
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Graduate of a Peer Advocacy Training Program required.

Skills

Lived experience with mental health

Counseling skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Peer Advocate training program

Job description

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Peer Counselor - Full-Time

Bellerose, NY, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2575

Salary: $47,320.00 Annually

Transitional Services for New York, Inc.,(TSINY) not-for profit, is a comprehensive, community-based mental health organization located in New York City. We provide a continuum of rehabilitative services to enrich the lives of those recovering from mental illness and facilitate their transition to increased levels of independence. Transitional Services for New York, Inc. envisions broadening its rehabilitative services and becoming a regional social service provider. Transitional Services for New York Staff will deliver effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. We expect all staff to put our clients’ needs first while respecting ourselves and each other as we provide hope to those who participate in our programs.

TSINY is looking for Full-Time Peer Counselor for The Supported Housing Location, one of our mental health residential programs located in Bellerose (Queens), NY.

Must have lived experience with mental health services.

Position Summary

Assist individuals in the program to develop personalized plans for recovery. Work as part of the team to ensure that program goals are met, that the environment remains safe and supportive, and provide input into the development of program policy and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Identify supportive community resources to assist the individuals in the program.
• Provide recovery readiness services in groups and individual counseling.
• Assist individuals in the program to develop service/housing plan goals that are consistent with their life goals.
• Provide referrals to community-based services as needed.
• Provide mentorship support to individuals living in the program.
• Outreach and engage individuals in program services.
• Be able to sit or stand as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• May require walking, primarily on a level surface, for short periods throughout the day, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Be able to reach above shoulder heights, below the waist or lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• During a declared disaster, assume and adhere to assigned Job Action role(s) consistent with Disaster Preparedness Plan.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• A graduate of a Peer Advocacy Training Program required.

Experience/Education/Skills/Abilities

HS diploma or a combination of education and relevant experience to total four years and a graduate of a Peer Advocate training program. Has lived experience with mental health services.

TSINY is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as well as the New York State Human Rights Law. TSINY prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status or other protected group status as provided by law in all employment decisions.