Veteran Peer Support Specialist (Part-Time)

Rockbridge Area Community Services • Lexington, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position. The Veteran Peer Support Specialist (VPSS) provides non-clinical, person-centered, strengths based, wellness focused, and trauma-informed support. VPSS performs a variety of therapeutic and supportive tasks. They can offer support to clients experiencing crisis. They may assist in articulating goals for recovery or other services. VPSS may assist in tracking progress and linking clients to other therapeutic services or veteran services. VPSS are veterans with lived experience who provide support to other veterans who are experiencing difficulty managing daily life alone, or difficulty navigating veteran services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Veteran with an honorable discharge who has spent a minimum of two years in personal recovery from trauma, a mental health diagnosis, and/or substance use condition.
• Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) required within six months of hire.
• Must have a valid Virginia driver's license and maintain a safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) preferred.
• Strong computer and organizational skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist veteran clients with communicating their personal recovery or wellness goals.
• Provide clients education on wellness and recovery.
• Provide needed information and referrals to appropriate community resources.
• Share their own recovery story in an organized and succinct manner to convey hope and assist veterans to achieve wellbeing.
• Maintain client's electronic health record/medical records in compliance with Board, licensure, and Medicaid standards.
• Function as an advocate for veterans with recovery needs or serious mental illness through attendance or participation in RACS clinical staffing and CIT meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees