What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist I position at 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.
Full-time: 1298 Main Street, Buffalo, NY
**Please include a copy of your Peer certification in 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: (Please include your Peer Certification in your application)
- NYCPS Certified Peer Specialist Credential or
- OASAS Certified Peer Advocate Credential (CRPA)
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/hr - $26/hr
Salary : $23 - $26
