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.
Days/Hours: Monday – Friday 10pm-4pm (30 hours per week) | Location: Middle Island, NY | Salary: $20.00/HR
Duties and Responsibilities:
-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.
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.