Veterans Wellness Peer Specialist

Veterans Health Administration; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Kentucky seeks a Peer Specialist to support Veterans by providing world-class benefits and recovery-focused services within a multidisciplinary team.

The role includes orienting Veterans to services, helping them articulate recovery goals, and documenting interactions. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with possible weekend or evening shifts as needed. This is a federal position with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Qualifications

• Transcript must be submitted with your application.
• If using foreign education, submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
• This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the service, training, consultation, and other professional activities of VA health care services as a full member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Serves as a recovery agent by providing wellness and holistic recovery-based services for Veterans.
• Orients new Veterans to the program's services, hours, locations, and staff information.
• Assists Veterans to articulate recovery and wellness goals through individual or group meetings.
• Documents observations and reports concerns to the treatment team in a timely manner.
• Works schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; may require weekends/evenings as needed.

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Kentucky seeks a Peer Specialist to support Veterans by providing world-class benefits and recovery-focused services within a multidisciplinary team.

The role includes orienting Veterans to services, helping them articulate recovery goals, and documenting interactions. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with possible weekend or evening shifts as needed. This is a federal position with the Department of Veterans Affairs.