Peer Support Counselor

4 weeks ago


Schenectady NY, United States New Choices Recovery Center Full time

Job Description: Peer Support Counselors assist individuals in recovery from mental health and addiction with setting and pursuing their recovery goals, monitoring their progress, lending assistance with treatment, modeling effective coping techniques and self-help strategies and supporting them in advocating for themselves to obtain effective services.[2] Education Requirements: Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent. Peer Support Counselor must have successfully completed a two-month peer mentoring training course provided by a recognized entity Experience Requirements: Peer Support Counselor will be at least two years in recovery and be highly motivated to help others.. Must be able to work cooperatively as a member of a team comprised of professionally trained clinicians and counselors. Must possess Knowledge and experience with accessing local resources such as housing, medical, and social services. Candidate must have at least a high school education or equivalent. Reliable access to transportation. Come visit us at the Times Union Job Fair, May 19th from 10am to 2pm, 645 Albany Shaker Road, Albany NY 12205 Interested candidates that can forward their cover letter, resume and references to Samantha Annas sannas@newchoicesrecovery.org Our salaries are competitive and we offer a generous benefit package. Interested candidates should e-mail their resumes and references.



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