Veteran Peer Support Specialist (Part-Time)

Rockbridge Area Community Services • Lexington, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Rockbridge Area Community Services (RACS) is seeking a part-time Veteran Peer Support Specialist (VPSS). The VPSS provides non-clinical, person-centered, strengths-based, wellness-focused, and trauma-informed support to veterans. This role involves assisting clients with articulating recovery goals, tracking progress, and connecting them to therapeutic and veteran services. VPSS are veterans with lived experience who support other veterans navigating daily life challenges and 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.
• Must have a valid Virginia driver's license and maintain a safe driving record.
• All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); and other checks based on the position.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) preferred. Required within six months of hire.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED