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    Peer Support Specialist I - Buffalo, United States - Spectrum Health and Human Services

    Spectrum Health and Human Services
    Spectrum Health and Human Services Buffalo, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    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: City Mission- 100 East Tupper Street, Buffalo,


    NY

    SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:
    Provide peer support to individuals with behavioral health issues who are enrolled in Spectrum 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. lived experience with homelessness
    • 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
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