Peer Outreach Specialist for Veterans Suicide Prevention Program

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services; La Follette (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Long-Term Disability

Holiday Pay

Vacation and Sick Leave

Life Insurance

Wellness Plan

NHSC loan repayment

Job summary

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services is seeking 5 Full Time Veterans Peer Outreach Specialists to join the HOPE team for the SSGT Fox Suicide Prevention grant. Work on outreach, screening, and group activities to support veterans and their families across multiple counties.

You will help co-facilitate groups, deliver QPR Gatekeeper Training, and contribute to program objectives while advancing Ridgeview's mission and the HOPE initiative. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be a person in recovery with a high school diploma or GED.
• If not a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, must obtain Peer Specialist Certification within one year of hire.
• Requires TN driver’s license and F endorsement (may be obtained within 90 days of hire).
• Veteran status/lived military experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, baseline mental health screenings, and other supports to eligible Veterans and their families.
• Assist in meeting program objectives.
• Co-facilitate support groups and adventure-based activities.
• Conduct community educational QPR Gatekeeper Training.
• Provide varying supports for program participants.

Skills

Recovery experience

High school diploma or GED

Clean driving record

Military veteran preferred

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

RIDGEVIEW Behavioral Health Services, a nonprofit community mental health center, is seeking 5 Full Time Veterans Peer Outreach Specialists for the newly awarded SSGT Fox Suicide Prevention grant, which will be known as Call Sign HOPE at Ridgeview. You will be part of the startup team for Call Sign HOPE and on the front lines of suicide prevention efforts for veterans in our area.

Positions

• Oak Ridge Outpatient Clinic (1 position, 8am-5pm EST)- Anderson County
• LaFollette Outpatient Clinic (2 positions, 8am-5pm EST)- Campbell, Scott, Union, and Claiborne Counties
• Jamestown Outpatient Clinic (2 positions, 8am-5pm CST)- Fentress, Pickett, Clay, Jackson, and Putnam Counties

Ridgeview is a place where staff want to work, a place where staff are valued and appreciated, and a place where staff are proud of the impact they are making toward the improvement of people's lives. At Ridgeview, our real job satisfaction is derived from co-workers, clients, and the realization that we are part of carrying out Ridgeview's mission. One Ridgeview!

HOPE | HEALING | RECOVERY

"Where life's complexities are met with hope"

Qualifications

• Must be a person in recovery with a high school diploma or GED at minimum.
• If not a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, must be qualified and willing to obtain Peer Specialist Certification within one year of hire.
• Requires TN driver’s license and F endorsement (may be obtained within 90 days of hire).
• Veteran status/lived experience of serving in the military highly preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, baseline mental health screenings, and other supports to eligible Veterans and their families.
• Assistance in meeting program objectives.
• Co-facilitate support groups and adventure-based activities.
• Conduct community educational QPR Gatekeeper Training.
• Provide varying supports for program participants.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Long-Term Disability
• Holiday Pay
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Plan

Ridgeview is an approved National Health Service Corp site. Loan repayment for qualified behavioral health and primary health care providers is available.

Ridgeview is an equal opportunity employer. Ridgeview conducts Background Checks, Motor Vehicle Records, License/Degree Verification, and Drug Screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check and driving record.