What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Counselor position at Concern for Independent Living?
Concern housing is seeking a Peer Counselor is responsible for assisting in the delivery of direct services to participants, from the perspective of the person he/she is serving and not necessarily what recovery looks like to a provider. The Peer Counselor provides a variety of services, ranging from the teaching of skills to delivery of concrete services to providing counseling to clients.
Duties and Responsibilites:
- Provides direct care services to clients.
- Responsible for documentation of clients assigned to as well as documentation relating to other clients progress.
- Facilitate support and educational groups for clients.
- Educate staff about peer perspective, person-centered language, rights and protections, and alternatives.
- Educates and assures that consumers know their rights and responsibilities and assists consumers with identifying their options and participating in all decisions related to establishing and achieving goals.
- Provides rehabilitative support services in daily living skills, health services and others as assigned.
- Provides Wellness Self-Management training and assists participants in developing the scoping skills and strategies that help to promote recovery.
- Participate in program meetings and attend supervision regularly.
- Accompany consumers to appointments if needed to provide additional support and understanding.
- Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings.
Salary: $20.00/hr
Salary : $20