--- title: Peer Support Specialist I description: Spectrum Health & Human Services is hiring for the Peer Support Specialist I role in Buffalo, NY. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/peer-support-specialist-i-at-spectrum-health-and-human-services-01a0d003-c264-7581-96fd-6297259a5bf2 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Spectrum Health & Human Services as Peer Support Specialist I in Buffalo, NY. Pays $23.09–$29.44 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/0ue38z.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Spectrum Health & Human Services | | **Location** | Buffalo, NY | | **Salary** | $23.09/hr - $29.44/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 29, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Spectrum Health & Human Services. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Spectrum Health & Human Services. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $41,000 – $51,000 a year (median $45,000). ## Description **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:** 1298 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**: $23.09-$29.44/HOURLY ## Skills - Certified Peer Specialist - Outreach - Independent Living Support - Motivational Interviewing - Microsoft Excel - Peer Support - Self-Advocacy - Crisis Intervention - Desktop Publishing - Microsoft Outlook - Behavioral Health - Human Resources - Counseling - Microsoft PowerPoint - Driving - Peer Recovery - Electronic Health Records (Ehr) - Inpatient Care ## Related - [Social Services & Nonprofits jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Substance Abuse Services jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/substance-abuse-services?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Peer Recovery Coach / Specialist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/substance-abuse-services/peer-recovery-coach-specialist?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150100 jobs - [Mental Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/mental-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26580 jobs - [Buffalo, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/buffalo?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3152 jobs ## Related pages - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150100 jobs - [Mental Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/mental-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26580 jobs - [Buffalo, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/buffalo?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3152 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)