Peer counselor - full-time

Transitional Services for New York, Inc., not-for profit, is a comprehensive, community-based mental health organization located in New York City. We provide a continuum of rehabilitative services to enrich the lives of those recovering from mental illness and facilitate their transition to increased levels of independence. Transitional Services for New York, Inc. envisions broadening its rehabilitative services and becoming a regional social service provider. Transitional Services for New York Staff will deliver effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. We expect all staff to put our clients’ needs first while respecting ourselves and each other as we provide hope to those who participate in our programs.

We are currently looking for a Peer Counselor to join our PROS program located in Jamaica (Queens), NY.

Salary: $37,310 annually; $20.50 Per Hour

Position Summary

Provide leadership support to staff and assist staff and consumers in building the self-help culture of the center. Assist members in building computer competency and systems negotiation skills.

Essential Functions

• Peer counseling
• Work collaboratively with Opportunities staff and members in the development and implementation of Self-Help programs.
• Identify supportive community resources to assist the mono-lingual Latino consumer in building bi-lingual capacity.
• Assist the Program Director in admission screening of applicants.
• Provide referrals to community-based services as needed.
• Provide mentorship support to consumers, participants and Transitional Employment staff.
• Provide supervision for Agency volunteers.
• Arrange screening and placement of new computer students.
• Supervise the implementation of Cognitive Remediation and Plato programs.
• Support consumers in the development of a WRAP Plan.
• Be able to sit or stand as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• May require walking, primarily on a level surface, for short periods throughout the day, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Be able to reach above shoulder heights, below the waist or lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• During a declared disaster, assume and adhere to assigned Job Action role(s) consistent with Disaster Preparedness Plan.
• Attend job and Agency training as required to maintain compliance and ensure continued professional development.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Experience/Education/Skills/Abilities

High School diploma or a combination of education and relevant experience to total four years.