Peer Counselor

Title Peer Counselor About the Organization : Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths. Position : Peer Counselor Full-Time / Part-Time : Full-Time Location : Middle Island - MRST Salary : $20.00 / hr Days / Hours : Monday - Friday 10pm-4pm (30 hours per week) Description : Concern housing is seeking a Peer Counselor is responsible for assisting in the delivery of direct services to participants, from the perspective of the person he / she is serving and not necessarily what recovery looks like to a provider. The Peer Counselor provides a variety of services, ranging from the teaching of skills to delivery of concrete services to providing counseling to clients. Duties and Responsibilites :

• Provides direct care services to clients.
• Responsible for documentation of clients assigned to as well as documentation relating to other clients progress.
• Facilitate support and educational groups for clients.
• Educate staff about peer perspective, person-centered language, rights and protections, and alternatives.
• Educates and assures that consumers know their rights and responsibilities and assists consumers with identifying their options and participating in all decisions related to establishing and achieving 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 the scoping skills and strategies that help to promote recovery.
• Participate in program meetings and attend supervision regularly.
• Accompany consumers to appointments if needed to provide additional support and understanding.
• Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings. Salary : $20.00 / hr Position Requirements : Must have completed a peer specialist or peer wellness training within the last 3 years. Must have familiarity with benefits and entitlements. The individual in this position must possess the ability to communicate effectively, guide others through the self-help process and make sound judgments regarding care. Experience with travel training, facilitating peer support & educational groups and / or assisting others with ADL skills required. Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package for full time employees which includes; 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 and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship / Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available! EOE Statement : We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications. Employment Type : Full Time