Family 2 Family (F2F) Support Specialist
WNY Independent Living Inc. · Buffalo, NY · Yesterday
OTHR$42k–$46k/yrFull-time
Description
Provide information, resources and support to those affected by someone else's addiction.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Work in the community to reach out to individuals who need assistance dealing with someone else's addiction.
- Educate Erie County communities, with a strong focus on rural communities throughout the county, about the different services and options that families and loved ones have when dealing with someone else's addiction.
- Aid individuals in the community who have never been introduced to the Addict 2 Addict (A2A)/Family 2 Family (F2F) Erie program and the programs recovery concept.
- Provide information and referral to individual and family supporters in navigating services available to prevent re-occurrence.
Education & Training
- Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) certification is required and must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.
- Professional and life experience may be considered in lieu of, in full or part of academic credentials.
- Education requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, or related human services field: Requires one (1) year of work experience providing peer services.
- Associate degree in social work, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, or related human services field: Requires two (2) years of work experience providing peer services.
- High school diploma or equivalency: Requires three (3) years of work experience providing peer services.
Knowledge & Experience
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
Skills & Abilities
- Must have a form of reliable transportation in order to service individuals in need within Erie County.
- Criminal background check will be conducted.
- The applicant must be a current or former consumer of mental health services.
- Must have intermediate level of knowledge of computers including the use of Excel spreadsheets, databases, word processing and networks.
Submit Resume And Cover Letter To
Human Resources Dept.
WNY Independent Living, Inc.
3108 Main St.
Buffalo, N.Y. 14214
Email: employment@wnyil.org