Veteran Peer Support Spclst VSSR

Job Description

Job Title: Veteran Peer Support Specialist - VSSR

Status: Non-Exempt, Full time

Location: Santa Rosa

Job Summary:

This is a non-exempt position reporting to the VSSR Pilot Supervisor. Veteran Peer Support Specialists are Veterans with lived experience in recovery from a mental health condition, substance abuse, and/or military trauma who provide support to other Veterans who are in recovery, currently homeless, in treatment, seeking treatment, seeking employment and/or dealing with barriers that keep the Veteran in crisis.

Job Duties:

Serves as a recovery agent by providing and advocating for effective wellness and holistic recovery-oriented services with the goal of helping Veterans achieve improved health, wellness, and quality of life through a change process. Assists Veterans in discovering and identifying their personal strengths, abilities and needs and articulating personal recovery goals through the use of individual or group meetings and telecommunications. Manages a case load of 1 peer specialist to every 25 tenants. Observes behaviors and reports any major changes to supervisor and coordinate with other program staff for needed care. Serves as a liaison between the residents, program staff and property management. Serves as a role model for Veterans in recovery by living in accordance with their values, demonstrating effective coping behaviors, life strategies, and use of resources available to Veterans to achieve wellbeing. Coordinates transportation and accompany residents to appointments and activities if appropriate. Assist with the organization and implementation of tenant activities, outings and events. Encourage and assist with resident counsels and the community town halls. Assist in mediation of disputes among residents if appropriate. Adheres to all internal agency policies and procedures, including confidentiality, professional ethics, training requirements, and electronic health records documentation. Perform the duties in their job description to the best of their abilities and participate in continuing education activities to maintain their competencies. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Job Skills:

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