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Concern Housing is a non-profit agency dedicated to providing housing and support services to individuals and families in need. Our mission is to empower people to live with dignity and independence.
Job SummaryWe are seeking a Peer Counselor to join our Mobile Residential Team. The successful candidate will provide direct services to clients, including teaching skills, delivering concrete services, and providing counseling. The Peer Counselor will work closely with clients to identify their goals and develop strategies to achieve them.
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct care services to clients, including teaching skills and delivering concrete services.
- Document client progress and maintain accurate records.
- Facilitate support and educational groups for clients.
- Educate staff about peer perspective, person-centered language, rights and protections, and alternatives.
- Assist clients in identifying their options and participating in decisions related to establishing and achieving goals.
- Provide rehabilitative support services in daily living skills, health services, and other areas as assigned.
- Participate in program meetings and attend supervision regularly.
- Accompany clients to appointments as needed to provide additional support and understanding.
- Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A High School Diploma and Peer Support Credentials.
- A valid driver's license.
- Familiarity with benefits and entitlements.
- The ability to communicate effectively and guide others through the self-help process.
- Experience with travel training, facilitating peer support and educational groups, and assisting others with ADL skills.
Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package, including medical insurance, affordable voluntary dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, and an excellent paid time off package. We also offer educational assistance and scholarship programs, licensure reimbursement, and possible internship/clinical supervision opportunities.
Equal Employment OpportunityWe are an equal employment opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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