Veteran Recovery & Housing Support Specialist

Rocky Mountain Human Services; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid medical options

Dental and vision benefits

Generous paid time off including VAC,S

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Human Services is seeking a Homes for All Veterans (HAV) Peer Support Specialist to assist veterans experiencing homelessness and managing military trauma, mental health challenges, and substance use. You will use your lived experience to promote stabilization and housing while coordinating with VA and community programs.

You will work with Veterans Health Care Navigators, VSS, and VA partners to develop recovery goals, connect individuals to services, and support housing

Qualifications

• Must be a Veteran.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years’ experience with mental health issues and recovery.
• 1–2 years’ experience working in a peer support specialist or similar role.
• Personal experience with mental health needs, substance use, and/or homelessness.
• Preferred trainings: CPR/AED, CPI, Mental Health First Aid, WRAP, Motivational interviewing within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Use personal lived experience to act as a role model and establish trust with veterans.
• Meet with identified veterans in person to set goals for stable housing and improved mental health.
• Respond to staff requests for peer support with timely outreach and follow-up.
• Attend team meetings to discuss cases and provide feedback to HCN and VSS and VA/community reps.
• Collaborate with HCN to link veterans to community/VA services and engage in recovery/treatment.
• Provide support using a trauma-informed approach, including advocacy, education, and mentoring.
• Assist in developing/facilitating skill-building classes in a group setting.
• Maintain confidentiality and document veteran contact in Case Logic timely.
• Complete paperwork and submit reports as needed.

Skills

Peer support

Trauma-informed care

Recovery-oriented approach

Communication skills

Driving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Case Logic

Job description

Rocky Mountain Human Services is seeking a Homes for All Veterans (HAV) Peer Support Specialist to assist veterans experiencing homelessness and managing military trauma, mental health challenges, and substance use. You will use your lived experience to promote stabilization and housing while coordinating with VA and community programs.

You will work with Veterans Health Care Navigators, VSS, and VA partners to develop recovery goals, connect individuals to services, and support housing