Veteran Recovery Peer Navigator

Fccinc; Kennett (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SafeHaven in Kennett, MO is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist Veteran Navigator to support veterans in recovery from behavioral health disorders. The role emphasizes shared experiences, resilience-building, and connecting veterans with peer networks to foster independent treatment participation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and Veteran status as required by grant funding; supervision by a licensed mental health professional is provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Applicable training and testing as required by the Department of Mental Health; supervision by a qualified mental health professional as defined in the Code of State Regulations.
• Veteran status required: applicants must be military veterans, as required by grant funding.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterans in their recovery.
• Support, encourage, and model recovery and resilience from behavioral health disorders in ways that meet each individual’s needs.
• Provide interventions such as sharing lived experiences of recovery and supporting the use of recovery tools.
• Help veterans recognize their capacity for resilience.
• Help veterans connect with other peers and their broader community.
• Help veterans develop a network for information and support.
• Assist veterans in making independent choices and taking an active role in treatment.
• Help veterans identify their strengths and goals.
• Teach and model symptom management and problem-solving skills.
• Use the stages of recovery to promote self-determination.
• Follow the Certified Peer Specialist Code of Ethics.
• Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models.
• Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
• Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
• Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
• Other job duties and special projects as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

SafeHaven in Kennett, MO is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist Veteran Navigator to support veterans in recovery from behavioral health disorders. The role emphasizes shared experiences, resilience-building, and connecting veterans with peer networks to foster independent treatment participation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and Veteran status as required by grant funding; supervision by a licensed mental health professional is provided.