Location: Buffalo,NY, USA
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