Peer Advocate Internship

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Erie County - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are currently looking for interns for the Spring 2026 Semester!

Why not intern with Horizon With Horizon you:

Have the opportunity to gain practical experience in your field of study! Plus Horizon offers opportunities in a variety of settings that include our outpatient clinics residential facilities and inpatient/detox facility. And the best part You arent alone! You get to fly under the wings of our very own peers and/or program directors!

Want to know more Lets talk about the technicalities! Direct experience opportunities may include but are not limited to:

  • Assist in supporting individuals and families in recovery from substance use or mental health challenges by helping identify and reduce barriers to recovery.
  • Participate in harm reduction and abstinence-focused initiatives under supervision learning strategies to support individuals with addictive behaviors.
  • Shadow and support recovery professionals in guiding individuals through stabilization and long-term recovery maintenance.
  • Contribute to employment counseling efforts by helping gather intake information exploring vocational goals and identifying relevant resources.
  • Help track and document progress in treatment social integration and vocational development using established outcome monitoring tools.
  • Support empowerment-focused activities that promote self-advocacy personal agency and collaborative decision-making for individuals in recovery.

Do you have what it takes

Current enrollment in aCertified Recovery Peer Advocate program is required.

Location Information:

Horizon internships are offered at various locations with placement determined based on availability. As part of your application youll have the opportunity to indicate your preferred locations. Since spaces are limited we encourage you to apply promptly to maximize your chances of placement.

Schedule Information:

Our internship supervisors provide a flexible schedule for interns. However please note that their availability is currently limited to Monday through Friday with no weekend options at this time.

This internship is for the Spring 2026 with a start date in January 2026.

*Please utilize a personal email for this application not a school email. You will need constant and continuous access to the email you use.

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 throughout all levels of our organization and the cultivation of meaningful relationships we pledge to advance equity racial justice and equal opportunity for all.

Disclaimers:

Horizon endorses public health measures including vaccinations. We encourage all applicants to be mindful of the fact 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.


Required Experience:

Intern

We are currently looking for interns for the Spring 2026 Semester!Why not intern with Horizon With Horizon you: Have the opportunity to gain practical experience in your field of study! Plus Horizon offers opportunities in a variety of settings that include our outpatient clinics residential facilit...
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Horizon Health provides comprehensive services to Western New Yorkers managing mental health challenges and substance use.

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