Peer Support Specialist I – Empowerment & Recovery Advocate

Spectrum Health & Human Services; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Health & Human Services in Buffalo, NY seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to provide peer support to individuals enrolled in the CCBHC. This full-time role emphasizes advocacy, engagement, and recovery-focused services.

You will work with a team to apply motivational interviewing, WRAP planning, and help clients achieve goals outlined in their individualized action plans. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• NYCPS Certified Peer Specialist Credential required.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and a vehicle.
• Experience as a peer support specialist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to individuals enrolled in CCBHC.
• Advocacy, outreach and engagement with clients and families.
• Support transition and crisis prevention services.
• Utilize electronic data systems for documentation.
• Model active recovery and assist with goal attainment.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

WRAP/Wellness Management

Cognitive Behavioral Motivational

Engage with clients

Education

NYCPS Certified Peer Specialist Credential

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Desktop Publishing

Outlook

Job description

Spectrum Health & Human Services in Buffalo, NY seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to provide peer support to individuals enrolled in the CCBHC. This full-time role emphasizes advocacy, engagement, and recovery-focused services.

You will work with a team to apply motivational interviewing, WRAP planning, and help clients achieve goals outlined in their individualized action plans. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required.