Peer Support Specialist I

Socket.dev; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Health & Human Services seeks a dedicated Peer Specialist in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on providing peer support to individuals with behavioral health needs enrolled in CCBHC, advocating for services, and helping clients build WRAP plans and coping skills.

Ideal candidates have NYCPS or CRPA credentials, reliable transportation, and a commitment to recovery-first approaches. Compensation awaits in a community-focused agency with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• NYCPS or CRPA credential required.
• At least 1 year of related work experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required.
• Must be current or former recipient of behavioral health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to individuals enrolled in CCBHC.
• Advocacy and outreach to engage clients in services.
• Assist clients with WRAP plans and self-management tools.
• Support transitions between service systems and living arrangements.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Education

NYCPS Certified Peer Specialist Credential

OASAS Certified Peer Advocate Credential (CRPA)

Tools

Desktop Publishing

Job description

Spectrum Health & Human Services

Agency Profile: Spectrum Health & Human Services respectfully partners with adults, children, and families as they recover from behavioral, emotional, mental health and/or substance related disorders by offering individualized and meaningful opportunities of hope, empowerment, and support to achieve self-defined improvements in their quality of life.

LOCATION

1280 Main Street, Buffalo

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION

• Provide peer support to individuals with behavioral health issues who are enrolled in Spectrum Health & Human Services' CCBHC.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities

• Advocacy
• Outreach and Engagement
• Self Help Tools
• Peer Recovery Supports and Peer Counseling
• Transitional Supports
• Pre-Crisis and Crisis Support Services
• Engagement, Peer Bridge Services, and Services to Assist Individuals transitioning between service systems or between residential or Inpatient Settings to the Community
• Self-Advocacy, Self-Efficacy
• Community Connections and Natural Supports
• Assist individuals with goals of Independent Living Skills
• Be a positive role model especially in sharing one's own recovery from behavioral health issues
• Assist individuals in obtaining their goals as written in their Individualized Action Plans
• Ability to utilize electronic data systems (i.e. electronic records and computers)
• Assist individuals in developing WRAP plan
• Any other duties deemed necessary by supervisor

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel, Power Point, Desktop Publishing, Outlook,etc.

• Ability to engage and connect with individuals who have a behavioral health disorder and or their families
• Motivational Interviewing
• Ability to develop a WRAP and or Wellness Management and Recovery
• Cognitive Behavioral Motivational Enhancement Therapy

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• NYCPS Certified Peer Specialist Credential or

• OASAS Certified Peer Advocate Credential(CRPA)

EXPERIENCE

• Preferred one (1) year work-related experience
• You must have a personal vehicle

OTHER

• Must possess a valid Driver's License and a vehicle with an acceptable driving record

• Must be current or former recipient of behavioral health services who has or is receiving behavioral health services

COMPENSATION: $23.00-$25.00/HOURLY