Veteran Peer Support Specialist - Mentor & Resource Guide

The Resource Center, Inc.; Jamestown (NY); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Resource Center, Inc. is seeking a Veteran Peer to Peer Specialist (VPSS) to support fellow veterans reintegrating into civilian life. The VPSS provides non-clinical, suicide-prevention-focused support using lived experience to guide participants to resources and services while acting as a positive role model.

This role emphasizes engagement, mentorship, and connection to community programs, aiming to foster holistic warrior care and strengthen veteran networks within the community.

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrate compassion with professional boundaries.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy; proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Military service or understanding of military culture; combat experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provides lived-experience support and engagement.
• Assists with outreach, follow-ups, and group activities.
• Helps veterans navigate community resources.
• Supports safety planning and early-warning monitoring.
• Provide peer-to-peer support to veterans facing PTSD and TBI.
• Engage veterans and their families through mentoring and group facilitation.
• Offer emotional support, guidance and referrals to resources.
• Assist veterans in employment searches and housing stability.
• Represent the Project at community events and outreach programs.
• Maintain accurate reports on mentorship activities and veteran engagement.
• Promote holistic wellness through mental health support and social reintegration.
• Respond promptly and with compassion to inquiries from Veterans.
• Research information to provide complete and accurate responses when necessary.
• Identify potential resources across community, state, federal, health and social services.
• Attend and participate in departmental and organizational meetings.
• Promote teamwork by communicating with the program Director.
• Complete all training as required and assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

The Resource Center, Inc. is seeking a Veteran Peer to Peer Specialist (VPSS) to support fellow veterans reintegrating into civilian life. The VPSS provides non-clinical, suicide-prevention-focused support using lived experience to guide participants to resources and services while acting as a positive role model.

This role emphasizes engagement, mentorship, and connection to community programs, aiming to foster holistic warrior care and strengthen veteran networks within the community.