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COMPANY OVERVIEW At Volunteers of America Chesapeake, we provide services in MD, DC, VA and the Carolina’s, we are an affiliate under the Volunteers of America National Organization.
As a whole, Volunteers of America is more than a non-profit organization.
We are a ministry of service that includes more than 16,000 employees nationwide and more than 70,000 volunteers working together to help individuals who need our help the most.
We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the organization.
With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities.
Our tag line is Helping America’s most vulnerable . JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the SSG Fox SPGP Director, the Peer Support Specialist (PSS) will serve as a support agent for participants of the SSG Fox SPGP who are experiencing suicidal ideations and / or mental health issues.
The focus is improving daily living skills and improving access to programming.
The PS brings a unique asset to the service team, as the PS has firsthand and or learned experience with suicidal ideations and / or military life that allows the PS to fully empathize and relate to the life experiences of program participant and offers hope and support in overcoming obstacles.
Have knowledge of the healing process, signs and symptoms of suicidal ideations and mental health issues, military life, and community resources that support independent living.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES :
OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Last updated : 2024-04-26
Full Time
$65k-94k (estimate)
04/28/2024
05/03/2024
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