Peer Counselor (ISA) at RiseWell Community Services

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionRiseWell Community Services is seeking a Part-time Peer Counselors to join our Apartment Treatment Residential in Brentwood, NY.RiseWell’s Residential Services provide those in recovery from serious mental illness a safe, reliable home with on-site support. Our Residential team assists participants with an array of services aimed at supporting their recovery and improving their quality of life. Services include medication monitoring, skill-building development, symptom management, socialization, transportation training, connections to psychiatric and medical services, and more.In this role, you will 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.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 NYS Office of Mental Health.At RiseWell, we value a healthy work-life balance and prioritize the mental & physical wellness of our staff!BENEFITS INCLUDE:Comprehensive Medical/Dental/VisionRetirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer MatchGenerous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time EmployeesLong and Short Term DisabilityLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramCALM App SubscriptionFlexible Work SchedulesCareer Growth & Promotional OpportunitiesComprehensive Paid TrainingSupplemental Accident, Illness and Hospitalization InsuranceSupplemental Pet InsuranceEncouragement for Educational Professional AdvancementEmployee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractionsEligibility for Federal/Public Loan ForgivenessEQUAL 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 (RiseWell) is an innovative, multi-service, community-based social wellness agency. We are a major provider of health and wellness services, senior and children’s care, addiction recovery services, as well as affordable housing and support. RiseWell continues to serve thousands of community members across Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan.RiseWell has developed innovative, successful programs that are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, such as individuals in recovery, those living with chronic medical conditions, adult home residents, the homeless, low-income seniors and at-risk childrenFor more information about RiseWell Community Services, please visit our website https://www.risewell.org/