Remote-Eligible Veteran Recovery Peer Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Peer Specialist in Lexington, KY. The role supports Veterans in recovery, leveraging lived experience to coach peers, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team within VA health care services.

The position requires eligibility for federal appointment, veteran status, and completion of peer specialist certification, with telework possible and a Monday–Friday schedule. It emphasizes recovery, independence, and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Must be a veteran who has recovered or is recovering from a mental health condition
• Must be certified by a not-for-profit entity or by a State as meeting peer specialist criteria
• Minimum 1 year of recovery experience and evidence of stable functioning and community involvement

Responsibilities

• Functions as an interdisciplinary team member in VA health care services
• Uses personal recovery experience to coach Veterans in coping techniques and self-management
• Performs crisis interventions and references Veterans to VA resources and community supports

Skills

Veteran status

English proficiency

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Peer Specialist in Lexington, KY. The role supports Veterans in recovery, leveraging lived experience to coach peers, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team within VA health care services.

The position requires eligibility for federal appointment, veteran status, and completion of peer specialist certification, with telework possible and a Monday–Friday schedule. It emphasizes recovery, independence, and community involvement.