Peer Advocate

Horizon Health Services Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a Peer Advocate to assist individuals in recovery from mental health and substance use challenges. This part-time role involves supporting recovery efforts, monitoring treatment outcomes, and fostering a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and a strong desire to help others. Compensation ranges from $18.60 to $20.65 per hour, with flexible hours on weekends.

Benefits

401(k) and profit-sharing programs

Tuition Discounts

Paid time off and paid holidays

Student Loan Assistance

Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience required.
• OASAS Certified Peer Advocate Certification and/or OMH Certified Peer Specialist preferred.
• Hours working as a Peer Advocate can be used towards CASAC credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Help to initiate and sustain an individual/family in recovery.
• Work with individuals through stabilization and into recovery maintenance.
• Complete searches of the patient and building along with providing supervision of urinalysis.

Skills

Strong desire to assist individuals in recovery

Reliable transportation

Lived experience with substance use and mental health

Education

High School Diploma/GED equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Peer Advocate role at Horizon Health Services.

Are you seeking a rewarding and fulfilling career in the Mental Health and Addictions field? Do you have a passion for helping people in our community? Apply to be a Peer Advocate today!

What will your day look like?

At Horizon, you’ll enjoy a supportive, team-based work environment. Have a question? There’s always someone there to help! We offer a seamless onboarding experience that’ll ensure your success in your new role.

As a Peer Advocate at Horizon, you will…

• Help to initiate and sustain an individual/family in recovery from substance use or mental health and promote recovery by removing barriers and obstacles to recovery.
• Help individuals find ways to stop using (abstinence), or reduce harm associated with addictive behaviors.
• Work with individuals/recoverees beyond recovery initiation through stabilization and into recovery maintenance.
• Monitor outcomes for treatment, social, and vocational accomplishments.
• Complete searches of the patient and building along with providing supervision of urinalysis.
• Travel to other Horizon locations within Erie County when needed.

Why choose Horizon to build your career?

At Horizon, we don’t just offer a workplace—we offer a community where you can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Recognized as a Best Place to Work in NYS for 17 consecutive years and one of America’s Best Workplaces, we take pride in fostering a culture where motivated teammates collaborate to make a difference, every day. Join us and experience the satisfaction of doing work that matters alongside people who share your passion!

What we offer that you’ll love…

• Company Culture: We cultivate an atmosphere of teamwork where all employees feel heard and valued.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all, through our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging department, trainings, and more.
• Trainings: A dedicated team for your personal development and professional growth.
• Team Building and Relationships: We’re a community that supports, celebrates, and enjoys achievements together.
• Retirement: 401(k) and profit-sharing programs to support your future.
• Student Loan Assistance: We help pay off student loans; one year after joining you could have paid off an extra $600.
• Tuition Discounts: Eligible for 10% discount on Capella University tuition for employees and their families.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.

What makes you a great candidate?

We can’t wait to learn more about you! Here are a few specifics of what you’ll need for the job:

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent required.
• One year of relevant experience required.
• OASAS Certified Peer Advocate Certification and/or OMH Certified Peer Specialist preferred.
• Lived experience with substance use and mental health; personal familiarity with related challenges may substitute for the above requirements in appropriate situations.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Hours working as a Peer Advocate can be used towards CASAC credentialing.
• A strong desire to assist individuals in recovery by sharing experience, strength and hope to empower and create autonomy for individuals in recovery.

Location

This position is located at 291 Elm St., Buffalo, NY. You must be willing to travel within Erie County to other Horizon locations.

Hours

This position is part-time with a schedule of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 3:30pm-12:00am.

Compensation

Horizon is consistently evaluating our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. The range of pay for this position is $18.60 - $20.65. Starting pay may be impacted based on experience and education. Compensation adjustments are evaluated annually.

Please note that this is a grant-funded position.

Horizon DEIB Statement

Horizon commits to being an anti-racist, diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. Through self-reflection and our commitments to education, growth, and development, increased workplace diversity, and the cultivation of meaningful relationships, we pledge to advance equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all.

Disclaimer

Horizon endorses public health measures including vaccinations. We encourage all applicants to be mindful that Horizon is a healthcare agency providing in-person services throughout our community.

This information is intended to provide a general overview of the position; it is not a full job description.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care