Top 30 Peer support specialists Jobs in Buffalo, Ny

Youth Peer Advocate, Part-time
WNYIL, Inc. —Niagara Falls, NY
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Office
- 403(b) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
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11d
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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11d
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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13d
Family Peer Advocate
OLV Human Services —Buffalo, NY
- $20 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Computer literacy
- HIPAA
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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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 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
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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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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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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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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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
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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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 of ACT Brave
BestSelf Behavioral Health —Buffalo, NY
- $17.33 - $18.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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13d
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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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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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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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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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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Youth Peer Advocate, Part-time

WNYIL, Inc. -
Niagara Falls, NY

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Job Details

Part-time
$17 - $19 an hour
11 days ago

Benefits

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

Qualifications

Personal service client interaction documentation
Caregiving documentation requirements
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
In-person customer service
Mid-level
Recovery peer support
Group work facilitation for social work
High school diploma or GED
Medicaid health insurance
Welfare benefit application assistance
Housing services experience
Youth counseling
Peer support advocacy
Medicaid
1 year
Clean workspace maintenance
Training
Associate's degree
Disability services experience
One-on-one peer support
Financial assistance program guidance
Working with youth

Full Job Description

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide peer support in person and online. Coordinate independent living skills, evaluations, and trainings for transition-age youth with disabilities within Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming Counties.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor and facilitate WNYIL’s online, youth peer support forum: WNYyouthresources.org.
Provide peer advocacy services to transition-age youth with disabilities.
Coordinate and/or perform independent living skills counseling and training.
Facilitate youth peer support and skill-building groups.
Coordinate and conduct independent living evaluations for transition-age youth with disabilities.
Inform individuals about various programs available to them and assist them in securing and/or maintaining benefits, such as vocational rehabilitation, social services, Medicaid, etc.
Identify housing options for transition-age youth.
Accurately document consumer services and required paperwork in WNYIL’s electronic consumer record within two (2) working days of the date of service.
Must at all times perform in a professional, conscientious, and efficient manner for the purpose of ensuring a better quality of life for persons with disabilities.
Attend Agency’s in-service training and staff meetings as well as any other agency-related activities as required.
Participate in maintaining a neat, clean, and safe work environment.
Perform other duties as deemed legally and ethically necessary by the supervisor

EDUCATION & TRAINING

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

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

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE (if required)

High School diploma or equivalent requires five (5) years of work experience.

Associate degree requires three (3) years of work experience.

Bachelor’s degree requires one (1) year of work experience.

Must obtain a New York State Youth Peer Advocate Credential within the first year of employment.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Be an individual 18 to 30 years old who is self-identified as a person who has first-hand experience with social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges.
Be able to use lived experience with a disability, mental illness, juvenile justice, special education, substance use disorder, and/or foster care to assist in supporting youth in their resiliency/recovery and wellness.
Be able to travel independently throughout Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties.
At a minimum, have a high school diploma, high school equivalency, or a State Education Commencement Credential. This educational requirement can be waived by the certifying agency if the person has demonstrated competencies and has relevant life experience sufficient for the peer certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office/Community

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

Sitting for extended periods of time.

Occasional lifting of not more than 15 pounds.

HOURS / SHIFTS

20 hours per week.  Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

CLASSIFICATION

Part-time, hourly, non-exempt, professional staff.

Hourly: $17.00 - $19.00

BENEFITS

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 accommodations will be made for people with disabilities.

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

Closing Date: August 5th, 2026

Cover Letter and Resume Required to:

Human Resources Dept.

WNY Independent Living, Inc.

3108 Main Street.

Buffalo, NY 14214

[email protected]

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

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peer support specialists jobs in buffalo, ny

Youth Peer Advocate, Part-time

Peer Support Specialist I

Youth Peer Advocate

Family Peer Advocate

Peer Companion Buffalo

Youth Peer Advocate

Peer Specialist (Hourly) (Stutzman ATC)

Peer Specialist (Buffalo)

Family Support Specialist

Community Wellness Specialist

Youth Peer Advocate Youth ACT

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

Family Peer Advocate-Home + Community Based Support Services program

Recovery Peer Advocate (Street Outreach)

Youth Peer Advocate of ACT Brave

Family Peer Advocate Youth ACT

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

Independent Living Peer Specialist

Peer Specialist - Forensic ACT Team

Community Based Peer Specialist

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