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.

Full-time: 111 Maple Street, East Buffalo, NY

Please include a copy of your Peer certification with your application

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, and Empowerment

• Parent Skill Development and Training, Family/caregiver Psychoeducation

• 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:

• Must possess a Family Peer Advocate Credential or

• NYCPS Certified Peer Specialist Credential or

• OASAS Certified Peer Advocate Credential (CRPA) or

• Certified Addiction Recovery Coach Credential

  EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred one (1) year work-related experience

• 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 or have a family member who has or is receiving behavioral health services

  COMPENSATION: $23.09/hr - $29.44/hr