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Peer Support Specialist I

Spectrum Health & Human Services·Buffalo, New York

$23 - $25/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 5 days ago
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About the role

Provide peer support, advocacy, and counseling to individuals with behavioral health issues enrolled in the CCBHC. Assist clients in achieving goals outlined in their Individualized Action Plans and developing WRAP plans.

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

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$23 - $25/hr
Location
Buffalo, New York
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Spectrum Health & Human Services

Spectrum Health and Human Services, is a not- for-profit community mental health organization, recognized as one of the most innovative behavioral healthcare providers in Western New York. Spectrum Health provides a wide range of services including treatment and rehabilitation...

Salary listed on 15 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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