Senior Peer Counselors- Interview for Training Now
ORGANIZATION: City of Fremont - Senior Peer Counseling
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Senior Peer Counselors are 50 years plus and have life experience that has prepared them to help other seniors who may be going through a "rough patch". The training is conducted at the City of Fremont offices over 9 weeks and emphasizes active listening and problem solving. Peer counselors report learning a lot and being part of a community of learners who want to give back. Call now to set up an interview for the yearly training group that will begin mid March.
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About City of Fremont - Senior Peer Counseling
Location:
PO 5006, 3300 Capitol Ave, Fremont, CA 94537, US
Mission Statement
The Senior Peer Counseling Program is committed to improving the mental health of seniors and their caregives by providing quailty peer counseling support to those experiencing life transitions.
Description
Senior Peer Counselors complete a 45-hour training course on how to become a peer counselor. Training teaches counselors listening skills, counseling skills and specialized topics such as depression, dementia, anxiety, caregiving, etc. Upon completion of the training, peer counselors are assigned to clients in the community. Weekly consultation groups and monthly training groups are offered as support for peer counselors. Counselors will meet with their clients for at least one hour per week and maintain brief case notes on their clients. There are no educational requirements; life experience suffices. Senior Peer Counselors will counsel older adults (55 years and older) and caregivers of any age. Clients live in the towns of Newark, Fremont, Union City, and Hayward.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3300 Capitol AveFremont, CA 94538
DATE POSTED
January 15, 2015
SKILLS
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 50
- training-Tues and Thurs afternoons for 9 weeks.