Family 2 Family (F2F) Support Specialist

WNY Independent Living Inc.
Niagara Falls, NY

Buffalo, NY. WNY Independent Living, Inc. Family 2 Family (F2F) Support Specialist.

FT. Benefits. $40,000-$42,610/Annually.

Closing Date: April 22, 2026.

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 Niagara 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.

Assist 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 year of employment.

Professional and life experience may be considered in lieu of, in full or part of academic credentials.

High school diploma or equivalency OR Associate degree in social work, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, or related human services field OR Bachelors degree in social work, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, or related human services field.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE (if required):

Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred. High school diploma or equivalent requires three (3) years of work experience providing peer services.

Associate degree requires two (2) years of work experience providing peer services.

Bachelors degree requires one (1) year of work experience providing peer services.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Must have a form of reliable transportation in order to service individuals in need within Niagara County.

Criminal background check will be conducted.

The applicant must identify as a person with lived experience in substance abuse and / or addiction.

Niagara County residents encouraged to apply.

Must have basic level of knowledge of computers including the use of Excel spreadsheets, databases, word processing and networks.

Perform in a professional, conscientious, and efficient manner for the purpose of ensuring a better quality of life for persons with disabilities.

SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:

Mail: Tina Brown WNY Independent Living, Inc. 3108 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14214 Email: [email protected]
Posted 2026-05-03

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