Veteran Peer Support Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Peer Specialist to provide world-class benefits and services to Veterans, adhering to high standards of compassion and integrity. The role may require a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period to assess fitness and public interest alignment.

Applicants must meet all requirements by 10/09/2026 and observe Time-In-Grade rules for GS-102-6/9, with specialized experience in mentoring, counseling, and recovery advocacy.

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience mentoring and counseling peers in mental health or recovery.
• Graduate education or a 1-year post-bachelor internship related to peer support may satisfy requirements for GS-6/7/8 levels.
• English language proficiency in written and spoken form as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services to Veterans to assist in mental health recovery.
• Serve as a recovery advocate and mentor to Veterans in need of peer services.
• Adhere to high standards of compassion, integrity, and accountability in all duties.

Skills

Mentoring

Counseling

Recovery advocacy

Education

Graduate education

Post-bachelor internship

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Peer Specialist to provide world-class benefits and services to Veterans, adhering to high standards of compassion and integrity. The role may require a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period to assess fitness and public interest alignment.

Applicants must meet all requirements by 10/09/2026 and observe Time-In-Grade rules for GS-102-6/9, with specialized experience in mentoring, counseling, and recovery advocacy.