Peer Support Specialist I
About The Position
Spectrum Health & Human Services partners with adults, children, and families as they recover from behavioral, emotional, mental health, and/or substance-related disorders. The Peer Support Specialist I provides peer support to individuals with behavioral health issues who are enrolled in the agency’s CCBHC. The role uses lived experience of behavioral health recovery to offer encouragement, practical support, and assistance with individuals’ self-defined goals and quality of life. The position is located at 1298 Main Street, Buffalo. Compensation is $23.09–$29.44 per hour. The specialist must have a personal vehicle and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Requirements
- NYCPS Certified Peer Specialist Credential or OASAS Certified Peer Advocate Credential (CRPA).
- Must be a current or former recipient of behavioral health services and have received or be receiving behavioral health services.
- Must have a personal vehicle.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and a vehicle with an acceptable driving record.
- Proficiency with computer software such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, desktop publishing, and Outlook.
- Ability to engage and connect with individuals who have a behavioral health disorder and/or their families.
- Motivational Interviewing skills.
- Ability to develop a WRAP and/or Wellness Management and Recovery plan.
- Knowledge or ability in Cognitive Behavioral Motivational Enhancement Therapy.
Nice To Haves
- One year of work-related experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate agency core values in day-to-day activities.
- Provide advocacy, outreach, and engagement.
- Offer self-help tools, peer recovery supports, and peer counseling.
- Provide transitional, pre-crisis, and crisis support services.
- Provide engagement and peer bridge services, including support for individuals transitioning between service systems or from residential or inpatient settings to the community.
- Support self-advocacy and self-efficacy.
- Help individuals build community connections and natural supports.
- Assist individuals with independent living skills goals.
- Serve as a positive role model, particularly by sharing personal recovery from behavioral health issues.
- Help individuals achieve goals in their Individualized Action Plans.
- Use electronic data systems, including electronic records and computers.
- Assist individuals in developing a WRAP plan.
- Perform other duties deemed necessary by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
