Women Veteran Peer Support Apprentice

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Peer Support Apprentice, a time-limited role designed to train a veteran to become a certified Peer Specialist. The incumbent will work within a multidisciplinary team to support veterans in recovery and personal wellness, under supervision, progressing toward certification.

The position emphasizes recovery-based care, offers structured training, and requires English proficiency, DD-214 submission, and adherence to certification deadlines.

Qualifications

• Must meet all requirements by the closing date 09/30/2027.
• Veteran must have spent at least 1 year in recovery from a mental health condition or substance use disorder.
• Must actively pursue becoming certified as required to serve as a Peer Specialist by 38 U.S.C. 7402(b)(13)(B).
• Supervisor will provide written certification requirements, deadline, and consequences for not certifying.
• Failure to certify by the deadline may result in removal from the occupation.
• Recruitment is authorized for women only to meet needs of women Veterans.
• Provide copies of DD-214 with the application package.
• English language proficiency required for direct patient care roles.

Responsibilities

• Participates in service, training, consultation, and multidisciplinary team activities.
• Assists Veterans in articulating recovery goals and personal wellness.
• Models coping skills and supports self-management and recovery.
• Promotes self-determination, personal responsibility, and empowerment.
• Performs duties under supervision and develops peer specialist skills.
• Communicates concerns and documents in timely manner.
• Work schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; not a virtual position.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teaches Others

Experience

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Peer Support Apprentice, a time-limited role designed to train a veteran to become a certified Peer Specialist. The incumbent will work within a multidisciplinary team to support veterans in recovery and personal wellness, under supervision, progressing toward certification.

The position emphasizes recovery-based care, offers structured training, and requires English proficiency, DD-214 submission, and adherence to certification deadlines.