Veterans Peer Outreach & Support Specialist

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services in Oak Ridge is hiring 5 full-time Veterans Peer Outreach Specialists to join the Call Sign HOPE startup team for the SSGT Fox Suicide Prevention grant. You will provide peer support, outreach to Veterans and families, participate in program objectives, co-facilitate support groups and adventure-based activities, and deliver QPR Gatekeeper Training.

A high school diploma or GED is required; certification as a Peer Specialist within one year is preferred, with

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED at minimum.
• If not certified, willing to obtain Peer Specialist Certification within one year of hire.
• TN driver’s license and F endorsement (may be obtained within 90 days of hire).
• Veteran status or lived military experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach and baseline supports to Veterans and families.
• Deliver peer support and assist in meeting program objectives.
• Co-facilitate support groups and adventure-based activities.
• Deliver QPR Gatekeeper Training and other educational initiatives.

Skills

Peer outreach

Recovery experience

Community engagement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (preferred)

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services in Oak Ridge is hiring 5 full-time Veterans Peer Outreach Specialists to join the Call Sign HOPE startup team for the SSGT Fox Suicide Prevention grant. You will provide peer support, outreach to Veterans and families, participate in program objectives, co-facilitate support groups and adventure-based activities, and deliver QPR Gatekeeper Training.

A high school diploma or GED is required; certification as a Peer Specialist within one year is preferred, with