Veteran Peer Service Specialist | Longview

Community Healthcore; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Healthcore in East Texas is seeking a Veteran Peer Support Specialist (VPSS) to support the SSG Fox SPGP. You will provide outreach and education to Veterans and families, with an emphasis on screening for suicide risk and connecting them with resources that promote protective factors.

You will participate in community events and workshops, conduct trainings, and maintain secure, confidential records in line with grant and VA guidelines. A valid Texas driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Veteran status required.
• Must have working knowledge of military culture and how to access VA resources.
• CPR and SAMA lifesaving techniques may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach and education to Veterans and families.
• Screen for suicide risk and provide crisis referral when applicable.
• Maintain confidential files and administer grant activities per VA SSG Fox SPGP guidelines.
• Participate in community Veteran events and trainings.

Skills

Veteran status

Military culture knowledge

Suicide risk screening

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mental Health Peer Specialist training

Job description

Job scope:

Under the scope of the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP), the VPSS will work in conjunction with the Veteran Suicide Prevention Outreach Coordinator to provide outreach and education services to Veterans and their families, with an emphasis on screening for suicide risk as well as suicide prevention. This position will be responsible for providing the veteran, their families and the community with information on resources related to suicide warning sign recognition, suicide prevention and education of protective factors (i.e. lethal means reduction).This position will ensure the community is aware of the SSG Fox SPGP and the East Texas Veterans Resource Center. Administer the activities of the grant according to the VA's SSG Fox SPGP guidelines. The VPSS will participate in community Veteran events, such as hosting outreach, education and training workshops. Provide the Veteran and their family with baseline mental health screenings, crisis referral (when applicable), temporary income support, case management, lethal means safety devices and other suicide prevention services. The VPSS is responsible for maintaining secure, confidential files consistent with the standards of the funder and the organization - Community Healthcore.

Education/licensure:

As part of the grant, veteran peer is to successfully complete Mental Health Peer Specialist training with an authorized training entity. Upon completion of training, veteran peer must apply and provide all necessary forms to the certifying entity, Texas Certification Board.

Must have high school diploma or GED. Current valid driver's license in state of residence with acceptable driving record.

Experience/Knowledge:

Veteran status required. Must have a working knowledge of military culture as well as how to access the VA system and community resources.

Physical requirements that are bona fide occupational qualifications essential to the performance of the job:

Position has requirements to perform lifesaving activities such as CPR and SAMA techniques.