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Summary
The Technical Career Field (TCF) is a national workforce development program within VHA that was designed to replenish technical staff in critically identified positions.
Duties
Duties include, but not limited to the following: Assists Veterans in identifying their skills, strengths, supports, and resources needed to aid them in achieving their recovery and wellness goals. Participates in the service, training, consultation, and other professionalactivities of VA health care services and functions as a fully vested member of the multidisciplinary team. Assists Veterans to articulate personal recovery and wellness goals through the use of individual or group meetings. Orients new Veterans to the program's services, hours, locations, staff, and other pertinent information necessary for the Veterans to understand how to effectively utilize the program services. Assists Veterans in determining the steps needed to achieve their self-directed recovery and wellness goals. Contributes to the development of an effective discharge plan that is based upon their understanding of the Veteran's goals and interests. Completes assignments based on peer support service knowledge, skill and proven sound judgment. Works with Veterans with very complex mental illnesses and challenging situations that require effective communication and decision-making skills. providing and advocating for effective wellness and holistic, recovery-based services that aid Veterans in daily living. Observes behaviors that might indicate difficulty adapting or responding to treatment (., missed appointments, failure to maintain abstinence, risk to self or others, disruptive behavior), completes appropriate documentation, and reports concerns to the treatment team in a timely manner. Uses ongoing individual and group meetings to teach Veterans how to identify and combat negative self-talk and overcome fears by providing a forum that allows Veterans to share their experiences. Assist Veterans in building social skills in the community that enhance community reintegration using techniques such as role playing and social skills training. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:45am - 4:30pm
Telework: This position is not eligible for telework.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Peer Specialist / PD99696-S and PD99702S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not require
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
