Peer Support Specialist I
Spectrum Health and Human Services
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Spectrum Health and Human Services is hiring a Peer Support Specialist I. Spectrum Health & Human Services seeks a Peer Support Specialist I to provide peer support to individuals with behavioral health issues enrolled in their CCBHC. The role involves advocating for individuals, assisting with independent living skills, and serving as a positive role model by sharing personal recovery experiences.
Key focus areas include Provide peer support to individuals with behavioral health issues, Demonstrate agency core values in day-to-day activities, and Advocacy.
Successful candidates bring NYCPS Certified Peer Specialist Credential Or OASAS Certified Peer Advocate Credential. Important skills include Advocacy, Outreach And Engagement, Self Help Tools, Peer Recovery Supports, Peer Counseling, and Transitional Supports.
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Regular Full-Time
Full Time
Buffalo, NY, US
Salary Range: $23.00 To $25.00 Hourly
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:
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Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities
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Advocacy
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Outreach and Engagement
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Self Help Tools
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Peer Recovery Supports and Peer Counseling
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Transitional Supports
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Pre-Crisis and Crisis Support Services
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Engagement, Peer Bridge Services, and Services to Assist Individuals transitioning between service systems or between residential or Inpatient Settings to the Community
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Self-Advocacy, Self-Efficacy
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Community Connections and Natural Supports
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Assist individuals with goals of Independent Living Skills
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Be a positive role model especially in sharing one’s own recovery from behavioral health issues
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Assist individuals in obtaining their goals as written in their Individualized Action Plans
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Ability to utilize electronic data systems (i.e. electronic records and computers)
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Assist individuals in developing WRAP plan
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Any other duties deemed necessary by supervisor
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
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Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel, Power Point, Desktop Publishing, Outlook,etc.
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Ability to engage and connect with individuals who have a behavioral health disorder and or their families
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Motivational Interviewing
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Ability to develop a WRAP and or Wellness Management and Recovery
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Cognitive Behavioral Motivational Enhancement Therapy
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
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NYCPS Certified Peer Specialist Credential or
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OASAS Certified Peer Advocate Credential(CRPA)
EXPERIENCE:
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Preferred one (1) year work-related experience
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You must have a personal vehicle
OTHER:
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Must possess a valid Driver’s License and a vehicle with an acceptable driving record
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Must be current or former recipient of behavioral health services who has or is receiving behavioral health services
COMPENSATION: $23.00-$25.00/HOURLY
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