Top 116 Peer support Jobs in Buffalo, Ny

Independent Living Peer Specialist
WNYIL, Inc. —Buffalo, NY
- $45,000 - $47,000 a year
- Overtime
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- 403(b) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
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Youth Peer Advocate
Mental Health Advocates of Western New York —Buffalo, NY
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Peer Companion Buffalo
Recovery Options Made Easy —Buffalo, NY
- $18.51 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
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Family Peer Advocate-Home + Community Based Support Services program
Child & Family Services —Buffalo, NY
- $18 - $19 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Children
- Wellness program
- Paid jury duty
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Youth Peer Advocate
New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc. —Amherst, NY
- $19.50 - $21.30 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Experience working with children
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Housing Peer Support Specialist (Full Time/Mon-Fri Days)
Cazenovia Recovery Systems Inc —Buffalo, NY
- $19.38 an hour
- Full-time
- HIPAA
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Direct Support Professional - Residential
COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR EVERY1 INC —Buffalo, NY
- From $22.75 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- Computer literacy
Peer Specialist (Buffalo)
BestSelf Behavioral Health —Buffalo, NY
- $17.33 - $20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- English
- Office
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Peer Specialist (Hourly) (Stutzman ATC)
State of New York - Addiction Services and Supports, Office of —Buffalo, NY
- $20.42 an hour
- Per diem
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Criminal background check
Recovery Peer Advocate (Street Outreach)
Evergreen Health —Buffalo, NY
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Entry level
- 403(b) matching
- Commuter assistance
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Youth Peer Advocate Youth ACT
Child & Family Services —Cheektowaga, NY
- $21.98 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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Peer Specialist - Forensic ACT Team
Endeavor Health Services —Buffalo, NY
- $18.13 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- HIPAA
- High school diploma or GED
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Direct Support Professional - Day Hab
COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR EVERY1 INC —Buffalo, NY
- From $20.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
Family Peer Advocate
OLV Human Services —Buffalo, NY
- $20 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Computer literacy
- HIPAA
Behavior Support Technician- ITP Residential
OLV Human Services —Buffalo, NY
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Patient monitoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Intake/Assessment Counselor
Horizon Health Services —Buffalo, NY
- $50,706 - $58,552 a year
- Evenings as needed
- 18 years or older
- Addiction Medicine
- Outpatient experience
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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Family Peer Advocate Youth ACT
Child & Family Services —Cheektowaga, NY
- $21.98 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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Community Based Peer Specialist
Endeavor Health Services —Buffalo, NY
- $18 an hour
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Behavior Support Technician (Victory Learning Center)
OLV Human Services —Lackawanna, NY
- $21.00 - $28.80 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Patient monitoring
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Family Support Specialist
Spectrum Health & Human Services —West Seneca, NY
- $23.09 - $29.44 an hour
- Clean driving record
- Adults
- Mid-level
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Independent Living Peer Specialist

WNYIL, Inc. -
Buffalo, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$45,000 - $47,000 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

403(b) matching
Mileage reimbursement
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Life insurance

Qualifications

Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Word processing
Spreadsheets
Disability rights laws

Full Job Description

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

This position will coordinate and provide training and support to consumers of ACCES-VR services, as well as coordinate and provide disability peer training to ACCES-VR staff and vendors. This position will be overseen by WNYIL while located at the ACCES-VR District Office.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Independent Living Peer Specialist will work directly with ACCES-VR Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors to assist people with disabilities that are seeking vocational services.
Ensure provision of a minimum of six group trainings, that are thirty to sixty minutes in length per year, led by experts who are either Peer Independent Living Specialists or working alongside Peer Independent Living Specialists in areas described in the training plan approved by the ACCES-VR District Office.
Ensure provision of at least quarterly information and training sessions to District Office staff and community partners on relevant Independent Living trends and topics.
Teach consumers basic self-advocacy/self-sufficiency skills.
Teach consumers how to request/obtain reasonable accommodations.
Assist consumers with obtaining Medicaid buy in for working people with disabilities.
Assist consumers with learning healthcare self-management.
Assist consumers with creating a plan for achieving self-support (PASS)
Teach consumers how to coordinate transportation services and support.
Teach consumers to understand their rights and responsibilities in employment as a person with a disability.
Informs consumers about various programs/services that are available to them and assists them with obtaining benefits such as vocational rehabilitation services, social services, Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, Heap, TANF, and other benefit programs.
Provide Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to transition-aged youth and young adults entering the workforce.
Provide independent living (IL) core service specifically Peer Counseling, Advocacy, Independent Living Skills Training, Transition support and Information and Referral Services
Documents services requested and received by consumers.
Provides education and support to family members of consumers with disabilities.
Intervenes at the request of the consumer, in crisis situations between consumer and service programs.
Identify consumer housing options to enable the consumer to compare a variety of living arrangements.
Attend the Agency’s in-service training and staff meetings as well as any other Agency-related activities as instructed.
Participate in outreach events, coordinate, and schedule face-to-face/electronic/phone visits with consumers based on consumer preference.
Assure accurate and timely documentation of consumer services and required paperwork in Western New York Independent Living, Inc’s (WNYIL’s) Electronic Consumer Record (ECR) database and assure that these tasks are completed within two (2) working days of the date of service.
Return calls within 24 hours and emails within 48 hours.
Participate in maintaining a neat, clean, and safe work environment.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Associate Degree in Human Services or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

Professional and life experience may be considered in lieu of, in full or part of academic credentials.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE (if required)

Associate degree requires two (2) years’ related work or volunteer experience in the Human Service Field.

Bachelor’s degree requires one (1) year of work or volunteer experience in the Human Service Field.

Must have personal experience with disabilities.
Must have experience related to disability services; specific experience providing above services is highly preferred.
Must have working knowledge of people with disabilities and state and federal laws pertaining to the rights of people with disabilities.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Must be able to independently travel throughout the western region of ACCES-VR (Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming)
Must have an intermediate level of knowledge of computers including the use of Excel spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and networks.
Perform in a professional, conscientious, and efficient manner for the purpose of ensuring a better quality of life for people with disabilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office/Community

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

Sitting for extended periods of time.

Occasional lifting of not more than fifteen pounds.

HOURS / SHIFTS

37.5 – 40 hours per week. M – F 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Overtime, evening, and weekend work are rarely required.

CLASSIFICATION

Full-time, salary, non-exempt, Professional staff.

Range: $45,000 $47,000

BENEFITS

Agency provided group health insurance.

Vision, dental, life, supplemental insurances available.

PTO and paid holiday package.

403(b) retirement with Agency match.

Employee Assistance Program

OTHER

Western New York Independent Living, Inc. values employee safety and follows all recommended NYS required Infectious Disease Prevention Protocols.

Western New York Independent Living, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Reasonable accommodation will be made for people with disabilities.

Western New York Independent Living, Inc., is a scent-free Agency.

POSTING INFORMATION

Closing Date: August 11th, 2026

Cover Letter and Resume Required to:      

Human Resources Dept. 

WNY Independent Living, Inc. 

3108 Main St. 

Buffalo, N.Y. 14214 

[email protected]

Pay: $45,000.00 - $47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b)
403(b) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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peer support jobs in buffalo, ny

Independent Living Peer Specialist

Youth Peer Advocate

Peer Companion Buffalo

Family Peer Advocate-Home + Community Based Support Services program

Youth Peer Advocate

Housing Peer Support Specialist (Full Time/Mon-Fri Days)

Direct Support Professional - Residential

Peer Specialist (Buffalo)

Peer Specialist (Hourly) (Stutzman ATC)

Recovery Peer Advocate (Street Outreach)

Youth Peer Advocate Youth ACT

Peer Specialist - Forensic ACT Team

Direct Support Professional - Day Hab

Family Peer Advocate

Behavior Support Technician- ITP Residential

Intake/Assessment Counselor

Family Peer Advocate Youth ACT

Community Based Peer Specialist

Behavior Support Technician (Victory Learning Center)

Family Support Specialist

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