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Certified Peer Specialist – CCHBC Program

RiseWell Community Services
place Wyandanch, 11798
local_atm $40,000a year
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Addiction
Substance Abuse
ECT

About Job

RiseWell Community Services is seeking a Full-time Certified Peer Vocational Specialist to join the CCHBC Program.

REPORTS TO: Program Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Clinical Services

In this role, you will provide peer services and psychosocial rehabilitation services with a focus on supporting CCBHC clients with mental health, physical health, and/or substance use disorders to obtain gainful employment. Services will be provided by a multi-disciplinary treatment team with an overall goal to improve consumer health outcomes. Service delivery will occur on-site, in vivo, and in the community. A caseload of adults, children, and families will be maintained while providing individual, group, and family sessions.

QUALIFICATIONS:
NYS Certified Peer and minimum of one year training and/or experience in job finding, employment, counseling, or vocational rehabilitation. Valid and clean NY State driver license, fingerprinting, criminal record check, and approval from NYS required.

At RiseWell, we value a healthy work-life balance and prioritize the mental & physical wellness of our staff!

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • 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
  • Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness

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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Issues

Addiction
Substance Abuse

Age Groups

Children (5-10)
Adults

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Families
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Individuals with Addiction Issues
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)

Settings

Faith-based organizations
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Residential Treatment Facilities (RTC)
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Home Health/In-home
Military