Veteran Care Navigator & Peer Specialist

Jewish Community Services of South Florida; Miami (FL); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical plan

Dental plan

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Zusammenfassung

Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) is hiring a Veteran Care Coordinator for the MYFLVET program in Miami, FL. The role focuses on applying recovery values, assisting veterans through intake, screening, assessment, referrals, and linking to VA and other behavioral health services by phone, email, and in person.

Responsibilities include coordination of care plans, crisis support, community outreach, staff training, and advocacy for veterans’ access to resources.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field or similar education.
• Experience in crisis counseling or clinical work preferred.
• U.S. veteran of a branch of the United States Military Forces including Coast Guard and National Guard (retired or reservist) preferred.

Aufgaben

• Attain certification as Recovery Peer Specialist within 18 months of hire.
• Provide crisis counseling and suicide intervention support.
• Coordinate care plans with veterans and their families; refer to services.
• Advocate for veterans to access federal VA services and other resources.
• Maintain documentation and collaborate with staff and community agencies.

Kenntnisse

Crisis counseling

Peer support

Care coordination

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Jobbeschreibung

Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) is hiring a Veteran Care Coordinator for the MYFLVET program in Miami, FL. The role focuses on applying recovery values, assisting veterans through intake, screening, assessment, referrals, and linking to VA and other behavioral health services by phone, email, and in person.

Responsibilities include coordination of care plans, crisis support, community outreach, staff training, and advocacy for veterans’ access to resources.