Peer Specialist
RiseWell Community Services · Queens, NY · 2 wk ago
OTHRPart-time
About the role
RiseWell Community Services is seeking a Full-time Peer Specialist to join the Residential Services Supported Housing Program in Queens, NY.
Responsibilities
- Provide a positive role model of community functioning, informal counseling and peer supports to others with psychiatric disabilities currently living in residential programs.
- Assist in the transition from adult home setting to supported housing setting via conducting home visits and assist with the admissions and discharge process in the program.
Requirements
- Lived experience relevant to the client population.
- Current NYS license as a Peer Specialist and/or Youth Peer Advocate.
- A valid and clean New York State driver's license.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a treatment or rehabilitation setting.
Qualifications
- Fingerprinting, criminal record check, and approval from the NYS Office of Mental Health required.
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
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Contact
For more information about RiseWell Community Services, please visit our website: https://www.risewell.org/.