Veterans Peer Support Specialist for Recovery & Wellness

Community Counseling Center, Cape Girardeau, MO; Cape Girardeau (MO); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Community Counseling Center in Cape Girardeau, MO is hiring a Veterans Peer Specialist to provide peer support to Veterans, Service Members, and eligible family members. You will help participants connect with services, work toward recovery and wellness goals, and strengthen support systems.

The role involves outreach, individual and group peer support, goal setting, and assisting with VA services, housing, employment, and community resources.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Veteran status and lived experience with mental health recovery or related life challenges.
• Certified Peer Specialist credential preferred or willingness to obtain 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.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct outreach and 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 approciapate.
• Other peer support during crises or transitions while following agency safety protocols.
• Collaborate with case managers, clinicians, VA providers, and community partners to support participate goals.
• Participate in outreach events, training, and supervision; maintain timely documentation, confidentiality, and professional boundries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Descripción del empleo

Community Counseling Center in Cape Girardeau, MO is hiring a Veterans Peer Specialist to provide peer support to Veterans, Service Members, and eligible family members. You will help participants connect with services, work toward recovery and wellness goals, and strengthen support systems.

The role involves outreach, individual and group peer support, goal setting, and assisting with VA services, housing, employment, and community resources.