Veteran Recovery Peer Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Peer Specialist at the Community Resource and Referred Center (CRRC/HUD-VASH) to support Veterans’ recovery and wellness within a multidisciplinary VA team.

The role emphasizes peer mentoring, crisis intervention, and connection to VA and community resources; time-in-grade criteria and veteran certification are required. Schedule is Monday–Friday, not virtual, with potential field duties as needed.

Qualifications

• GS-6/7/8/9: specialized experience in mental health recovery as a mentor or counselor for peers
• SF-50 showing time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with the application
• Veteran status and peer specialist certification or State credential required

Responsibilities

• Participates as an interdisciplinary team member in a rehabilitation program
• Uses personal recovery experience to coach Veterans in coping and self-management
• Provides crisis intervention and reports concerns promptly to the treatment team
• Educates Veterans about VA and community supports and resources to aid recovery

Skills

Mentoring

Counseling

In-person communication

Recovery support

Advocacy

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Peer Specialist at the Community Resource and Referred Center (CRRC/HUD-VASH) to support Veterans’ recovery and wellness within a multidisciplinary VA team.

The role emphasizes peer mentoring, crisis intervention, and connection to VA and community resources; time-in-grade criteria and veteran certification are required. Schedule is Monday–Friday, not virtual, with potential field duties as needed.