Peer Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Newport News, Virginia, United States WestCare Foundation Full time
Job Title: Peer Support Specialist

WestCare Foundation is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing support and resources to veterans and their families in designated counties.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide peer support and linkage to eligible veterans and their families
  • Build rapport and trust with veterans and their families
  • Assist with accessing community resources, employment, and other needed veteran services
  • Coordinate and attend community events and meetings to promote the SSPGF program
  • Submit weekly workplans and reports on outreach outcomes

Requirements:

  • Previous military experience and/or employment with 2 or more years
  • Valid driver's license
  • Graduation from an accredited two-year Community College or a four-year College/University with a degree in Communication, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related human services field

Working Conditions:

The Peer Support Specialist will work primarily out of office with required travel. In-office activities will be intermittent or as scheduled by supervisor. Some travel will be required to training and conferences.

Essential Physical and Mental Demands:

The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation:

  • Requires mobility and physical activity, including standing and walking, sitting for extended periods, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty pounds
  • Requires talking, hearing, and seeing


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