VETERAN PEER SPECIALIST - State Of virginia : Job Details

Title: Veteran Peer Specialist

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $50,000-$55,443

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: VVFS-Benefits Office

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Are you interested in helping Veterans and their families? Here at the Department of Veteran Services we provide services, resources, and support to Virginia Veterans.

The purpose of the Veteran Peer Specialist (VPS) position is to provide individualized peer coaching and advocacy services to veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserves, and transitioning service members throughout an assigned VVFS Region.

The VPS works alongside veteran peers to inspire and support individuals in their personal management of daily living and behavioral challenges. The VPS provides hope, support, knowledge, coaching, role modeling, connection, navigation, and more via the connection of similar personal experience as a military service member or veteran. The VPS will report to the applicable VVFS Regional Director. The VPS duties are directed by the VVFS SOP and under the guidance of the VVFS Peer Services Director. Have the ability to telework 1 day a week.

Minimum Qualifications

* U.S. Military experience required.

* Minimum of one-year, post-military experience, addressing personal challenges related to post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, transition from military to civilian environment and/or other military service-related concerns.

* Knowledge and experience related to human services and/or behavioral healthcare field.

* Professional knowledge and/or personal experience in behavioral health and supportive services

for veterans, service members, dependents and caregivers.

* Knowledge of human rights, ethical and legal concerns related to providing care coordination

services.

* Knowledge of suicide interventions and mandatory reporting requirements.

* Ability to communicate (written and oral) clearly and effectively. Experience in public speaking

and delivery of subject matter trainings related to SMVF population.

* Ability to engage SMVF population, develop professional relationships, and advocate for those

individuals receiving services.

* Excellent client service skills. The ability to demonstrate creativity in developing strategies to resolve barriers to treatment and supportive services access.

* Excellent knowledge of computers and word processing skills.

* Excellent organization and record keeping skills.

* Ability to work independently and efficiently.

* Ability to work in a team model. Maintain effective inter/intra-agency working relationships.

Additional Considerations

* Work experience in human services and/or behavioral healthcare field required. Related field or combination of education, training, or experience may substitute.

* Experience (in social work, psychology, human services, education, or an approved field) preferred. Related field or combination of education, training, or experience may substitute.

* Experience related to programs and services for veterans preferred.

* Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record must be maintained throughout employment.

* Must complete required position training related to Peer Support Services within 6 months of hire.

* Must complete all DVS agency and VVFS program training requirements within 6 months of hire

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDVS accepts submissions of on-line applications only. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 P.M. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which includes your specific qualifications for the position you are seeking.

The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic applications and/or resume. RMS provides a confirmation or receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your RMS account to check the status of your application.

It is the policy of VDVS to provide equal opportunity for all applications and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, gender, identify or expression, disability, veterans status or political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified person with disabilities.

Commonwealth of Virginia State agencies must provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring accommodations should direct inquiries to the human resource contact directly. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed and determined on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or resume.

Contact Information

Name: DVS HR Team

Phone: No Calls

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-###-####.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.