Veterans Peer Specialsit

Community Counseling Center Inc; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Employee referrals

Much more

Job summary

Community Counseling Center Inc in Cape Girardeau, MO is hiring a Veterans Peer Specialist to support Veterans, Service Members, and families with recovery goals. You will connect clients to VA services, housing, and employment resources, and provide both individual and group peer support.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, confidentiality, and collaboration with clinicians and community partners. A high school diploma and veteran status are required, with certification preferred or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Veteran status and lived experience with mental health recovery, substance use recovery, military transition, or other life challenges.
• Certified Peer Specialist credential preferred or willingness to obtain certification within agency-required timeframe.
• Knowledge of recovery principles, trauma-informed care, and community resources.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Engage Veterans and Service Members who may need suicide prevention, behavioral health, or other support.
• Provide individual and group peer support focused on recovery, resilience, coping skills, and community connections.
• Help participants identify strengths, set goals, and build self-advocacy skills.
• Assist participants with accessing VA services, treatment, housing, employment resources, and other community supports, including warm hand-offs when appropriate.
• Collaborate with case managers, clinicians, VA providers, and community partners to support participant goals.
• Participate in outreach events, training, and supervision; maintain timely documentation, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Peer support

Outreach

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Trauma-informed care

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (Times may vary; occasional evening or weekend maybe required)

Location:

Cape Girardeau, MO (Cape County), serve all five counties which include Cape, Fredericktown, Marble Hill, Perryville, and Ste Genevieve Missouri.

Pay Non - Exempt:

$16.42 - $18.82 per hour (Depending on experience)

Job Summary:

The Veterans Peer Specialist uses lived experience to build trust and provide peer support to Veterans, Service Members, and eligible family members. This position helps participants connect with services, strengthen support systems, and work toward recovery and wellness goals.

Job Duties:

1. Conduct outreach and engage Veterans and Service Members who may need suicide prevention, behavioral health, or other support.
2. Provide individual and group peer support focused on recovery, resilience, coping skills, and community connections.
3. Help participants identify strengths, set goals, and build self-advocacy skills.
4. Assist participants with accessing VA services, treatment, housing, employment resources, and other community supports, including warm hand-offs when approciapate.
5. Other peer support during crises or transitions while following agency safety protocols.
6. Collaborate with case managers, clinicians, VA providers, and community partners to support participate goals.
7. Participate in outreach events, training, and supervision; maintain timely documentation, confidentiality, and professional boundries.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimal Requirements:

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Veteran status and lived experience with mental health recovery, substance use recovery, military transition, or other relevant life challenges.
3. Certified Peer Specialist credential preferred or willingness to obtain certification within agency-required timeframe.
4. Knowledge of recovery principles, trauma-informed care, and community resources.
5. Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and basic computer skills.
6. Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
7. Must hold Valid Driver's License (Class E for Missouri or Class D for IL Residents - Obtain on start date) and current continuous auto insurance.

Our Benefits:

Note:

Benefits may vary depending on hours worked.

• 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year + get a day off for your birthday!
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
• Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance
• Retirement Auto - Enrollment
• Employee Referral Program
• Much More!

Community Counseling Center (CCC) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, etc. please contact [e-mail] to speak with us about your needs.