Peer Specialist - Forensic ACT Team
$37,710–$47,133 year
On-siteBuffalo, New York, United States
Job Summary
Provide direct services and advocacy as part of the Forensic ACT team, delivering peer-to-peer counseling, educational and advocacy services to clients and the agency. Build supportive relationships with clients, collaborate with team members, facilitate peer support groups, assist clients in navigating services, and help identify and remove barriers to access. Develop and implement activities to engage individuals and their supports, ensure all required forms and documentation are completed, and maintain HIPAA compliance while working with diverse populations. Maintain strong knowledge of community resources and communicate effectively to advocate for clients’ needs and preferences. Demonstrate willingness to learn, reflect on personal values and biases, and participate in ongoing peer advocacy training; travel as needed to meet clients in community or clinic settings.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Have completed, or must complete within six (6) months of hire, the Peer Advocate training
- A current or former recipient of services to assist in recovery
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Must have a valid NYS driver license and reliable transportation
- Must possess the knowledge, desire, and skills to advocate for the needs of individuals and their families
- Must have knowledge of community resources, the ability to communicate well with others, and network with other organizations
- Willing and capable of working with clients of different cultural backgrounds
- Willing to learn, articulate, and clarify the specialist’s personal values, stereotypes, and biases about their own background and potential impact related to relationship in working with individuals from different backgrounds
- Assist in obtaining input and feedback from individual to determine needs, satisfaction, etc.
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with all agency policies, procedures and governmental regulations including, but not limited to HIPAA
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