PEER SPECIALIST

This position is for a Peer Specialist to work within the HUD/VASH (Housing and Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) program.This announcement is Restricted to VETERANS! PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Peer Specialist functions as an interdisciplinary team member, assisting physicians and other professional/non-professional personnel in a rehabilitation treatment program. Peer specialists perform a variety of therapeutic and supportive tasks that include assisting Veterans in articulating their goals for recovery and personal wellness, learning, and practicing new skills, helping them monitor their progress, assisting them in their treatment, modeling effective coping techniques and self-help strategies based on the peer specialist's own recovery experience, and supporting them in advocating for themselves to obtain effective services. In the HUD/VASH program, some of the responsibilities of the Peer Specialist include: Providing emotional support to encourage positive change during the Veteran's recovery process, including checking in with the Veteran on how they are feeling and managing and regularly asking about the Veteran's current needs. Keeping the HUD-VASH team informed of high-risk behaviors and other concerns for the Veteran by attending and participating in scheduled case conferences and team meetings. Providing practical assistance, as needed and appropriate, to HUD-VASH Veterans, including but not limited to: (a) Accompanying the Veteran to clinical appointments and self-help group meetings and assisting with obtaining a sponsor if the Veteran chooses to participate in a 12-step program; (b) Helping with the housing search and move-in process; (c) Assisting the Veteran with access to vocational training, and employment resources; (d) Assisting Veterans in obtaining furniture and other necessities for their apartment, through collaboration with Voluntary Services and community providers; (e) Identifying Veteran interest, encouraging participation in and connecting to appropriate recreational activities; (f) Helping Veterans articulate concerns and advocate effectively for themselves with providers; (g) Modeling skills for a positive lifestyle and community engagement; (h) Assisting with linkages to mental health and substance abuse services in VA and the community; and (i) Facilitating groups as appropriate to the knowledge and skill of the Peer Support Specialists. Documenting Veteran contacts in CPRS in accordance with local documentation policy. Accurate and timely recording of workload for Veteran contacts in accordance with local policy and procedure. Informs Veterans about VA and community supports and resources, including how to effectively utilize them in the recovery and wellness process. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Telework: This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: PEER SPECIALIST/PD99327S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: not authorized Promotion Potential: This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. 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. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/13/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: : Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. For a GS-08 position you must have serv

Salaire : $46,421 – $82,033/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?