Veteran Peer Recovery Coach

Veterans Health Administration; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Lexington, Kentucky, seeks a Peer Specialist to join an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. You will work with physicians and other professionals to support Veterans in recovery, wellness, and skill building, drawing on your own recovery experiences to coach self-management and advocate for services.

The role emphasizes monitoring progress, crisis support when needed, and collaboration across services in a setting that may include group and community-based

Qualifications

• Competencies include Problem Solving, Communication, Teaches Others, and Experience.
• Transcript submission is required for education verification in federal employment.
• Volunteer experience can count toward qualifying experience and credit is given for all relevant work.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and the rehabilitation team in a treatment program.
• Helps Veterans articulate recovery goals and practice new skills.
• Models coping strategies from personal recovery experience and advocates for services.
• Performs duties as a multidisciplinary team member and participates in related professional activities.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teaches Others

Experience

Education

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Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Lexington, Kentucky, seeks a Peer Specialist to join an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. You will work with physicians and other professionals to support Veterans in recovery, wellness, and skill building, drawing on your own recovery experiences to coach self-management and advocate for services.

The role emphasizes monitoring progress, crisis support when needed, and collaboration across services in a setting that may include group and community-based