Peer Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Peer Specialist (Veteran-only position)

• Schedule: 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Tue–Sat

Description

This Peer Specialist position supports Veterans in a rehabilitation treatment program as an interdisciplinary team member. Using your own recovery experience, you help Veterans articulate recovery goals, learn and practice self-management skills, monitor progress, and advocate for effective services. You also facilitate individual and group meetings and provide crisis intervention when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a fully vested member of the multidisciplinary VA health care team

• Model coping techniques and recovery tools based on lived experience

• Coach Veterans in identifying and combating negative self-talk and overcoming fears

• Observe behavior changes that may indicate difficulty adapting or responding to treatment; document and report concerns

• Conduct crisis interventions and address emergent situations when needed

• Inform Veterans about VA and community resources and how to use them effectively

• Stay current on holistic wellness and recovery approaches through reading and ongoing learning

Requirements

• U.S. citizen

• Veteran status with recovery from a mental health condition

• Full, current, unrestricted Peer Specialist certification

• At least 1 year of recovery from a mental health condition (mental illness and/or substance use disorder)

• Basic written and spoken English proficiency

• Selective Service registration (if applicable)

• Background/security investigation

• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment identification requirements

• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program

• Complete a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period

Benefits

Comprehensive federal employee benefits package (eligibility depends on position details).