Peer Support Counselor – Nursing Home Transition and Outreach
Peer Support Counselor – Nursing Home Transition and Outreach activities include monthly visits to nursing facilities, building relationships with nursing facility residents, family/representatives if applicable, local Ombudsman’s and staff, to act as a resource on community living and the transition process, and identifying services that benefit individuals with disabilities moving back to community life. Additional activities include developing goals with the resident, and/or their representative, and attending pertinent meetings/events at nursing facilities to build connections with residents and their families, supporters, or staff.
Requirements:

Peer Support Counselor – Nursing Home Transition and Outreach must have a disability or personal experience (non-professional) with disability issues and comparable work experience, with a preference for individuals who have moved from a nursing facility or in the transition stage of doing so; a college degree is preferred. Key attributes should include: a strong belief in the independent living philosophy along with life experience with disability and community living or the equivalent; ability to manage a varied workload, ability to travel across Anne Arundel and Howard counties and go into nursing facilities on a monthly basis, deliver resource materials and talk with residents about community living possibilities; gather information and build relationships with staff at the nursing facilities, and to keep accurate records.
Accessible Resources for Independence, Inc. (ARI), a Center for Independent Living, is a nonprofit organization created by and for people with disabilities. We are a resource and advocacy center that promotes independent living and equal access for people with all types of disabilities. ARI assists residents of Anne Arundel and Howard counties to use community services and resources that will enhance their independence.
ARI’s core services are peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy, information and referral, transition support, and independent living skills training. Our mission is to maximize the independence of people with disabilities so they enjoy self-directed, productive lives.
Position Details: Approximately 30 hours per week at $18.50 per hour. Health insurance, retirement, paid time off and holidays. Flexible and progressive work environment. 
Minorities and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Equal opportunity employer. 
Send resume and cover letter via email to Chris Kelter, Executive Director: ckelter@arinow.org