Remote Peer Education & Recovery Counselor

Baltic Street Wellness Solutions; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltic Street Wellness Solutions in New York City seeks a Supported Education Counselor to provide Wellness & Recovery Supported Education services to young adults and older adults, helping them pursue educational goals with a personalized peer-support approach.

The role delivers services through a blended model of on-site, mobile community-based and remote telehealth, supporting recovery and education goals in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Specific experience in Employment or Education Counseling, or Vocational Rehabilitation with adults in behavioral health settings.
• Specialized skills in Educational Development, Assessment, and retention services.
• Ability to independently make informed decisions that directly impact education outcomes for participants.
• Highly proficient computer skills including internet research as well as MS Office and MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience as a Peer Advocate, or other related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals by providing academic and vocational education preparedness planning services that develop & define steps towards education goals (in measurable outcomes).
• Contact schools and supportive resources to develop networks; build knowledge base of resources and connections.
• Serve as a liaison between individuals, schools, and community agencies; coordinate resources and internships.
• Perform client-centered tasks including outreach, intake, data collection, case records, and planning activities.
• Maintain client records in a timely, complete, and organized manner.
• Facilitate school readiness and systems navigation workshops and counseling including financial aid resources.
• Facilitate group meetings, workshops, training sessions and presentations including sharing recovery stories.
• Conduct orientation groups and intake interviews, present new intake case presentations.
• Assist clients with assessment, education coaching, advocacy, and follow-along services.
• Provide counseling and support to establish vocational and educational goals and conduct assessments.
• Provide advocacy and support to obtain accommodations as needed.

Skills

Educational Counseling

Assessment

Peer Advocate

MS Office

Advocacy

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Baltic Street Wellness Solutions in New York City seeks a Supported Education Counselor to provide Wellness & Recovery Supported Education services to young adults and older adults, helping them pursue educational goals with a personalized peer-support approach.

The role delivers services through a blended model of on-site, mobile community-based and remote telehealth, supporting recovery and education goals in a collaborative environment.