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. LOCATION: 1280 Main Street, Buffalo SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:  • Provide peer support to individuals with behavioral health issues who are enrolled in Spectrum Health & 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 • 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: • NYCPS Certified Peer Specialist Credential or • OASAS Certified Peer Advocate Credential(CRPA) EXPERIENCE: • Preferred one (1) year work-related experience • You must have a personal vehicle OTHER: • 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 who has or is receiving behavioral health services COMPENSATION: $23.00-$25.00/HOURLY