Peer Case Manager
Position Information
Position Title: Peer Case Manager
Department: Family Medicine
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59472
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The
Primary Care Research Institute (
PCRI) in the Department of Family Medicine seeks a
Case Manager responsible for case management and community outreach with criminal justice-involved or formerly criminal justice-involved individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health problems in the
Erie County Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program, using the
MISSION-CJ (Maintaining Independence and Sobriety through Systems Integration, Outreach, and Networking - Criminal Justice Edition) evidence-based model.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Meet with participants to discuss their needs in the community (e.g., connecting them with mental health and substance use services, recreational opportunities, self-help groups, transportation resources, etc.).
- Provide vocational/educational support to help participants maintain employment and nd new employment/educational opportunities.
- Collaborate, care plan and work with criminal justice entities (e.g., probation, parole, courts) to support participants in reducing recidivism over time.
- Provide person-centered care planning and goal setting using the motivational interviewing approach.
- Identify, educate and support caregiver network.
- Introduce self-management tools and community support services.
- Document care plan, client interactions, and linkages in Client Management System in a timely fashion.
- Meet with community partners to assure grant deliverables are met.
- Assist Project Coordinator with data management, grant reporting, and overall project management.
Outstanding Benefits Package
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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field, in conjunction with two years of relevant experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
- CASAC, experienced with opioid addiction.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care.
- Strong case management experience.
- Peer Certified in New York State.
Physical Demands
- Incumbent will be required to provide own transportation or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job to and from research sites.
Salary Range
$45,000 - $48,000
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Angela Henke
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Department Administrator
Contact's Email: ahenke@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716- 816-7248
Posting Dates
Posted: 10/07/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: 12/01/2025
