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Peer Counselor

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ORGANIZATION: Lyme Disease Resource Center

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 60 people are interested

Ideal candidates will have commitment, savvy diplomatic skills, integrity, and a passion for improving the lives of people affected by Lyme and tick borne illness.

PEER COUNSELOR
Training Provided

DUTIES:
Conduct one-on-one support meetings developing strategies and sharing resources for living well. Generate client information on LDRC intake form. Conduct assessments and provide feedback to the client, and the care partner/family. Commit to one year of service.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have experienced some form of Tick-Borne Illness. Empathetic listener who motivates clients to take action. Possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills. Comfortable reading databases. Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Office and Google products. Exhibit a high degree of ethics and integrity in dealing with personal data.

A top-notch peer support counselor should be able to easily identify warning signs in clients and provide resources for effective interventions and emotional support.

Ability to research and identify new resources a plus!

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About Lyme Disease Resource Center

Location:

37 Bridge St., #171, Northampton, MA 01061, US

Mission Statement

Lyme Disease Resource Center, Inc. is an all-volunteer community-based 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2013.  All of our services are FREE! Our Mission is to be a peer guided, supportive and safe place for those living with Lyme Disease and their care partners, sharing strategies and resources for living well.

Description

Lyme Disease Resource Center, Inc. is a non-profit community-based 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2013

Our Vision is:

"...to provide clients their families and care partners with tick-borne disease a place to find guidance and emotional support on a path to wellness"

"...to educate the community by providing: material, forums and workshops on the issues surrounding tick-borne disease."

"...to advocate for better education, knowledge, treatment and awareness of tick-borne diseases."

"...to connect tick-borne disease support and educational groups across Massachusetts and beyond."

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
People with Disabilities
Community, Health & Medicine, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

DATE POSTED

August 17, 2023

SKILLS

  • Counseling / Mental Health
  • Data Entry
  • People Skills
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2-4 hours per shift, all-virtual via phone, Zoom, and Google Meet. Text and email offered as optional communication at client request. Schedule is flexible and will be at client and volunteer's discretion.
  • Knowledge of Lyme Disease and Tick borne illness as well as a an empathetic personality. Ability to find creative solutions and resources for difficult problems. Ability to mindfully listen to client concerns and story.

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