Peer Support Specialist

WESTCARE INC • Susupe, MP

15d • $13 - $15

About The Position

The Peer Support Specialist provides peer-based support, outreach, engagement, mentorship, and resource navigation to Veterans and eligible Service Members participating in the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP). Drawing on lived experience, training, and recovery-oriented practices, the specialist promotes hope, resilience, social connectedness, and participant engagement while supporting access to services and community resources. The role works collaboratively with program staff to support participant wellness and reduce suicide risk through a Veteran-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach. Services are provided in accordance with applicable SSG Fox Program and VA requirements.

The position is based in Saipan, CNMI, and requires travel throughout the CNMI, including Tinian and Rota, as required. It is a full-time, non-exempt hourly position with no supervisory responsibilities. The role reports to the Program Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to establish rapport and maintain supportive relationships with participants.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and establish professional boundaries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic data-management systems.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to meet organizational driving requirements.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Must meet, or be willing and able to obtain, peer support training and qualifications consistent with applicable VA and SSG Fox Program requirements.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain it within established organizational timelines.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Public Health, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Experience providing peer support, mentoring, advocacy, outreach, Veteran services, behavioral health services, social services, or related human services.
• Veteran status and lived experience related to recovery, resilience, mental health challenges, or suicide prevention.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based practices.
• Knowledge of community resources, referral networks, and service systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support, mentorship, and encouragement to participating Veterans and eligible Service Members.
• Conduct outreach, engagement, and wellness-check activities.
• Promote recovery, resilience, self-advocacy, and social connectedness through peer-based support services.
• Facilitate or support evidence-based and promising-practice workshops, peer-led groups, educational programming, and other activities that promote recovery, resilience, wellness, and participant engagement.
• Assist participants in accessing VA benefits, healthcare services, community resources, and other supports.
• Accompany participants to appointments, activities, and service providers, as appropriate.
• Collaborate with program staff and community partners to support participant engagement and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and collect required program data.
• Participate in community outreach, education, and awareness activities.
• Travel throughout the CNMI, including Tinian and Rota, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED