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.
SIGN ON BONUS OF $5000
LOCATION: 1280 Main Street, Buffalo
SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:
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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
