Military Vet Peer Network Coord
About The Position
The Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) Coordinator is responsible for the implementation, organization, and successful sustainability of the MVPN program. The coordinator provides direct peers services, and peer led groups to Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF). Services include outreach, one-on-one peer services, and peer led groups to SMVF to develop trusted relationships built on shared life experiences. The coordinator will recruit, organize, and train MVPN peers to provide direct peer-to-peer services to SMVF. The coordinator will help SMVF assess treatment options and access appropriate services including, but not limited to, mental health professionals who provide military informed care. The coordinator will participate in local and state trainings, meetings, presentations, and other outreach mediums as needed to enhance service provision, promote the MVPN program, and recruit MVPN peers and participants.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Certificate (GED).
- Must be a veteran of the armed forces or an immediate family member.
- At least one (1) year of experience working on one’s own recovery from traumatic brain injury, mental health, and/or substance use issues.
- Eligible and able to successfully become a Certified MVPN through the Texas Veterans Commission within 12 months of employment.
- Interpersonal communication skills.
- Active listening skills.
- Time management skills.
- Organization skills.
- Team building skills.
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Record keeping skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Strong professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to empathize with, relate to and effectively partner with individual and team members.
- Knowledge of mental health, substance use, and other issues affecting service members, veterans, and their families (SMVF) and recovery concepts.
- Knowledge of community resources and resources specific to SMVF.
- Willingness to disclose lived experience, where appropriate, for the purpose of empowerment.
- Knowledge, experience, and proficiency in using standard Microsoft Office programs and systems databases.
- Reliable transportation.
- Valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Implementation, organization, and sustainability of the MVPN program.
- Provide direct peer services and peer-led groups to Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF).
- Conduct outreach to SMVF.
- Develop trusted relationships with SMVF based on shared life experiences.
- Recruit, organize, and train MVPN peers.
- Assist SMVF in assessing treatment options and accessing appropriate services, including military-informed mental health care.
- Participate in local and state trainings, meetings, presentations, and outreach activities.
- Promote the MVPN program.
- Recruit MVPN peers and participants.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
