Peer Advocate

About the role

RiseWell Community Services is seeking a Part Time Peer Advocate to join the outreach team. In this role, you will be responsible for representing RiseWell Community Services with interfacing agencies at meetings and events. Advocate for the needs of people in recovery from mental illness within the mental health system. Provide peer support, advocacy, education, and information to staff, volunteers, and program members. Facilitate peer support groups at designated hospitals and agency programs.

Responsibilities

• Represent RiseWell Community Services with interfacing agencies at meetings and events.
• Advocate for the needs of people in recovery from mental illness within the mental health system.
• Provide peer support, advocacy, education, and information to staff, volunteers, and program members.
• Facilitate peer support groups at designated hospitals and agency programs.

Qualifications

• Individual must be in recovery from a behavioral health condition.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clean valid NYS driver’s license.
• Peer Certification preferred.
• Fingerprinting, criminal record check, and all necessary clearances from the Justice Center.
• Meet all health screening requirements set forth by partner hospital regulations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
• Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
• 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
• Long and Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• CALM App Subscription
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities
• Comprehensive Paid Training
• Supplemental Accident, Illness and Hospitalization Insurance
• Supplemental Pet Insurance
• Encouragement for Educational Professional Advancement
• Employee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractions

About RiseWell Community Services

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 children. For more information about RiseWell Community Services, please visit www.risewell.org.

Equal 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.