Peer Counselor

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, including medication monitoring, skill-building development, symptom management, socialization, transportation training, and connections to psychiatric and medical services.

About the role

In this role, you will provide a positive role model of community functioning, informal counseling, peer support, and ADL (Activities of Daily Living) training in a licensed residential program offering transitional housing to people with psychiatric disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide informal counseling and peer support
• Assist participants in mastery of independent living skills and the personal recovery process
• Model community functioning and ADL training

Requirements

• Personal or shared experience with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues
• Understanding of peer support and self-help philosophy
• Clean, valid NY State Driver’s License
• Fingerprinting, criminal record check, and approval from NYS Office of Mental Health

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 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
• Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness

Schedule

• Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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 serves thousands of community members across Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, including 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 our website at risewell.org.