Veteran Peer Support Apprentice – Certification Path

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Peer Support Apprentice to work within a multidisciplinary team in VA health care settings. The role leverages personal recovery experience to coach Veterans on self-management and recovery goals, supporting them across outpatient, inpatient, and community contexts.

Applicants must be veterans, meet English proficiency, and commit to certification by VA/State requirements, with the position remaining time-limited until certification is achieved.

Qualifications

• Must meet all requirements by the closing date 11/06/2026.
• Veteran must have spent at least 1 year in recovery.
• Must pursue becoming certified as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(b)(13)(B).

Responsibilities

• Participates in VA health care service as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Uses personal recovery experience to coach Veterans on skills for self-management.
• Provides peer support and advocacy for Veterans in various settings.
• Documents activities and reports concerns to the treatment team.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teaches Others

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Peer Support Apprentice to work within a multidisciplinary team in VA health care settings. The role leverages personal recovery experience to coach Veterans on self-management and recovery goals, supporting them across outpatient, inpatient, and community contexts.

Applicants must be veterans, meet English proficiency, and commit to certification by VA/State requirements, with the position remaining time-limited until certification is achieved.