Veteran Peer Specialist

Job Duties

The purpose of the Veteran Peer Specialist (VPS) position is to provide individualized peer coaching and advocacy services to veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserves, and transitioning service members throughout an assigned VVFS Region.

The VPS works alongside veteran peers to inspire and support individuals in their personal management of daily living and behavioral challenges. The VPS provides hope, support, knowledge, coaching, role modeling, connection, navigation, and more via the connection of similar personal experience as a military service member or veteran.

Minimum Qualifications

- U.S. Military experience required.

- Minimum of one-year, post-military experience, addressing personal challenges related to post- traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, transition from military to civilian environment and/or other military service-related concerns.

- Knowledge and experience related to human services and/or behavioral healthcare field.

- Professional knowledge and/or personal experience in behavioral health and supportive services for veterans, service members, dependents, and caregivers.

- Knowledge of human rights, ethical and legal concerns related to providing care coordination
services.

- Knowledge of suicide interventions and mandatory reporting requirements.

- Ability to communicate (written and oral) clearly and effectively. Experience in public speaking.
and delivery of subject matter trainings related to SMVF population.

- Ability to engage SMVF population, develop professional relationships, and advocate for those
individuals receiving services.

- Excellent client service skills. The ability to demonstrate creativity in developing strategies to resolve barriers to treatment and supportive services access.

- Excellent knowledge of computers and word processing skills.

- Excellent organization and record keeping skills.

- Ability to work independently and efficiently.

- Ability to work in a team model. Maintain effective inter/intra-agency working relationships

Additional Considerations

- U.S. Military experience required.

-Prior work in human services and/or behavioral healthcare field; a combination of education and experience in business in social work, psychology, human services, education, or an approved field. Experience related to programs and services for veterans. A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record must be maintained throughout employment.

- Must complete required position training related to Peer Support Services within 6 months of hire.

- Must complete all DVS agency and VVFS program training requirements within 6 months of hire.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: DVS HR Team

Phone: N/A

Email: ov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.