Top 29 Peer support specialist Jobs in Buffalo, Ny

Addict to Addict/ECSO Peer Support Specialist
WNYIL, Inc. —Buffalo, NY
- $47,800 - $49,800 a year
- Overtime
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- 403(b) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
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Peer Support Specialist I
Spectrum Health & Human Services —Buffalo, NY
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Outlook
- Residential
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Peer Support Specialist
WNYIL, Inc. —Buffalo, NY
- $40,000 - $42,000 a year
- Overtime
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Homeless Services Resource Specialist - serving people with MH & substance use disorders (per diem)
Restoration Society Inc —Buffalo, NY
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Computer skills
- Employee assistance program
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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
Family Peer Advocate
OLV Human Services —Buffalo, NY
- $20 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Computer literacy
- HIPAA
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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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
Peer Specialist (Buffalo)
BestSelf Behavioral Health —Buffalo, NY
- $17.33 - $20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Tuition 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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287 - Peer Recovery Specialist
COMMUNITY ACTION ORGANIZATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC —Buffalo, NY
- $30,000 - $33,000 a year
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Basic math
- Office
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Peer Specialist of BestResponse Crisis Center
BestSelf Behavioral Health —Buffalo, NY
- $17.33 - $20.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Outlook
- HIPAA
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Community Wellness Specialist
Buffalo Urban League —Buffalo, NY
- $22.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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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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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 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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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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Family Peer Advocate-Home + Community Based Support Services program
Child & Family Services —Buffalo, NY
- $18 - $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Children
- Wellness program
- Paid jury duty
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Family Peer Advocate
Endeavor Health Services —Buffalo, NY
- $18.13 an hour
- Writing skills
- Driver's License
- Driving
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Addict to Addict/ECSO Peer Support Specialist

WNYIL, Inc. -
Buffalo, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$47,800 - $49,800 a year
4 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
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Word processing
Spreadsheets
High school diploma or GED
Experience working with adults with disabilities
Human Services
Social Work
Associate's degree

Full Job Description

Provide Rapid Peer Support services to individuals with substance use disorders and addiction issues, including those treated in Hospital Emergency rooms throughout Erie County for substance-use-related medical emergencies. This position also includes working twenty (20) hours per week at the Erie County Holding Center and Erie County Correctional Facility, providing in-custody peer support to individuals participating in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Meet individuals admitted to the emergency room, for substance use disorders, and inform them about recovery and sharing personal recovery stories.

2. Responsible, when on call, to respond to calls from the answering service in a timely manner not to exceed a 24-hour time frame.

3. Provide Peer counseling to individuals to assist in making informed decisions regarding seeking help with substance use disorder.

4. Provide information and referral to individual and family supporters in navigating services available to prevent re-occurrence.

5. Be a liaison with hospital, treatment, family and community providers in linking individuals to proper support in the community, once discharged, avoiding future substance abuse episodes.

6. Provide immediate follow-through, once discharged from the hospital, in making initial contact with positive community and/or medical supports.

7. Provide peer support during times when traditional treatment services are unavailable, which includes after business hours, weekends, and some holidays.

8. Develop individual services plans/Independent Living plans with individuals seeking ongoing supports.

9. Provide in custody peer support by offering individual and group sessions, delivering recovery coaching, educating participants on MAT and harm reduction practices, and facilitating Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) Recovery groups.

10. Coordinate closely with medical, behavioral health, and custody staff to ensure continuity of care for individuals initiating or continuing MAT while incarcerated.

11. Engage individuals prior to release to establish recovery goals and support reentry planning related to treatment, housing, employment, benefits, and other needed services.

12. Facilitate warm handoffs to community-based MAT providers and recovery supports, including scheduling appointments and arranging referrals prior to release when possible.

13. Provide post release peer support through check ins, and ongoing recovery coaching during the critical 30 to 90 day transition period, while maintaining coordination with community MAT and recovery organizations

14. Accurately document consumer services and required paperwork in Western New York Independent Living, Inc.’s (WNYIL’s) Electronic Consumer Record (ECR) within two (2) working days of the date of service.

15. Facilitate at least two (2) Community Forums per month, throughout Erie County, in addressing the needs of dealing with substance use disorders.

16. Provide Naloxone training throughout the community.

17. Provide the peer perspective to professional providers and family in an effort to understand the perspective of the individual being served.

18. Be a liaison and advocate with existing medical and community supports.

19. Attend Agency’s in-service training and staff meetings as well as any other Agency-related activities as instructed.

20. Participate in maintaining a neat, clean, and safe work environment.

21. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor

EDUCATION & TRAINING

.· Must have a valid CRPA certification.

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

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in social work, rehabilitation counseling, psychology or related human services field.

Bachelor’s Degree in social work, rehabilitation counseling, psychology or related human services field.

· High school diploma or equivalent requires three (3) years of work experience with disabled adults.

· Associate degree requires two (2) years of work experience with disabled adults.

· Bachelor’s degree requires one (1) year work experience with disabled adults.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Must past a background conducted by the Erie County Sheriffs Office.

· The applicant must be a current or former consumer of behavioral health services.

· Must have 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 persons with disabilities.

Office/ Community/ Correctional Facility

Sitting for extended periods of time.

Occasional lifting of not more than 15 pounds.

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

Overtime is rarely required.

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

Salary: $47,800 - $49,800

Agency provided group health insurance.

Vision, dental, life, and supplemental insurances available.

PTO and paid holiday package.

403(b) retirement with Agency match.

Employee Assistance Program

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

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

Reasonable accommodations will be made for people with disabilities.

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

Pay: $47,800.00 - $49,800.00 per year

Benefits:

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

License/Certification:

CRPA certification? (Required)

Work Location: In person

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peer support specialist jobs in buffalo, ny

Addict to Addict/ECSO Peer Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist I

Peer Support Specialist

Homeless Services Resource Specialist - serving people with MH & substance use disorders (per diem)

Peer Specialist (Hourly) (Stutzman ATC)

Family Peer Advocate

Recovery Peer Advocate (Street Outreach)

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

Peer Specialist (Buffalo)

Youth Peer Advocate

287 - Peer Recovery Specialist

Peer Specialist of BestResponse Crisis Center

Community Wellness Specialist

Family Support Specialist

Peer Companion Buffalo

Family Peer Advocate Youth ACT

Peer Specialist - Forensic ACT Team

Youth Peer Advocate Youth ACT

Family Peer Advocate-Home + Community Based Support Services program

Family Peer Advocate

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