Remote HUD/VASH Peer Support Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salisbury (NC); Remote; USD 46,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligibility

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, seeks a Peer Specialist to support Veterans within the HUD/VASH program.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to assist Veterans in recovery, goal setting, and skill-building, drawing on your own recovery experiences to model coping strategies and self-advocacy. Responsibilities include emotional support, coordinating with the HUD-VASH team, assisting with housing, employment resources, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Experience in rehabilitation/treatment programs.
• Ability to help Veterans articulate recovery goals.
• Knowledge of peer-based coping strategies and self-help techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and team in rehabilitation settings.
• Help Veterans articulate goals for recovery and wellness.
• Accompany Veterans to clinical appointments and assist with housing search.
• Assist Veterans with access to vocational training and employment resources.
• Document Veteran contacts in CPRS and maintain workload records.
• Facilitate groups and connect Veterans to mental health and substance abuse services.

Skills

Peer support

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, seeks a Peer Specialist to support Veterans within the HUD/VASH program.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to assist Veterans in recovery, goal setting, and skill-building, drawing on your own recovery experiences to model coping strategies and self-advocacy. Responsibilities include emotional support, coordinating with the HUD-VASH team, assisting with housing, employment resources, and coordinating with