Peer Support Specialist I

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