Clinical
Peer Support Specialist (Various Locations)
Buffalo
- Full-Time
- Various Locations
Coordinates of this location not found
Summary of Position Function
Provide peer support to individuals with behavioral health issues who are enrolled in Spectrum Human Services’ CCBHC.
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
Interested in this position?
Major Duties & 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
Interested in this position?
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