Job Description
RiseWell Community Services is seeking a compassionate Part-Time Community Assistant to join our team at our Irving Berkowitz Residence located in Brentwood. In this role, the Counselor will assist the Community Rehabilitative with providing services to individuals who temporarily reside in the Service Planning Unit and CR-SRO residents in their pursuit of becoming active, valued members in the community. RiseWell’s Residential Services provide those in recovery from serious mental illness a safe, reliable home with on-site support. Our Residential team assists participants with an array of services aimed at supporting their recovery and improving their quality of life. Services include medication monitoring, skill-building development, symptom management, socialization, transportation training, connections to psychiatric and medical services, and more. Qualifications Personal or shared experience with mental Illness and/or substance abuse issues. Ability and desire to assist others in the mastery of independent living skills and the personal recovery process. Understanding of peer support and self-help philosophy. Clean, valid New York State Driver’s License. Fingerprinting, criminal record check, and approval from the NYS Office of Mental Health.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and want to be part of a dedicated team at RiseWell Community Services, we invite you to apply today.
Benefits Include - Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
- Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
- 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
- Long and Short Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- CALM App Subscription
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities
- Comprehensive Paid Training
- Supplemental Accident, Illness, and Hospitalization Insurance
- Supplemental Pet Insurance
- Encouragement for Educational Professional Advancement
- Employee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractions
- Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness
Equal Opportunity Employer RiseWell Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
About Us Founded in 1972, RiseWell Community Services (RiseWell) is an innovative, multi-service, community-based social wellness agency. We are a major provider of health and wellness services, senior and children’s care, addiction recovery services, as well as affordable housing and support. RiseWell continues to serve thousands of community members across Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan.
RiseWell has developed innovative, successful programs that are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, such as individuals in recovery, those living with chronic medical conditions, adult home residents, the homeless, low-income seniors, and at-risk children
For more information about RiseWell Community Services, please visit our website
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Thursday 8AM to 4PM
Friday 4PM to 10PM
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Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours,