Veteran Peer Recovery Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Peer Specialist to join a VA health care setting in Wilkes-Barre. The role supports Veterans in recovery, personal wellness, and skill-building within a multidisciplinary team.

It emphasizes using personal recovery experience to coach coping strategies and promote engagement with services. The position requires veteran status per statutory requirements, and work hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

Qualifications

• Transcript must be submitted with your application.
• Education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
• If using foreign education, send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.
• Position open under the Fed Competitive hiring path.

Responsibilities

• Assists psychologists and other personnel in a residential Mental Health rehabilitation program.
• Helps Veterans articulate goals for recovery, learning, and wellness; supports self-management.
• Uses meetings to teach coping techniques and navigate VA resources.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Peer Specialist to join a VA health care setting in Wilkes-Barre. The role supports Veterans in recovery, personal wellness, and skill-building within a multidisciplinary team.

It emphasizes using personal recovery experience to coach coping strategies and promote engagement with services. The position requires veteran status per statutory requirements, and work hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.