What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Specialist Case Worker-Veteran Services position at Volunteers of America of Florida?
Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Veteran Peer Specialist Case Worker, where you will play a vital role in empowering veterans on their journey to recovery and wellness. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your lived experience and professional skills to provide peer support, crisis intervention, and behavioral health guidance. As a key advocate for veterans with mental health conditions and co-occurring disorders, you will foster a supportive environment that promotes resilience, recovery, and community reintegration. Your passion for mentoring and sharing personal recovery stories will inspire hope and facilitate meaningful change in the lives of those you serve.
Duties
- The Peer Specialist/Case Worker must be a Veteran with lived experience to mentor and advocate for the program participants. Responsible for advocating for participants;
- Preferred High School Diploma or equivalent and two years’ experience with adult population. In lieu of experience, the Peer Specialist must successfully complete Volunteers of America of Florida Case Worker/Peer Recovery Specialist training or complete a Behavioral Health Technician training.
- Certified Peer Specialist a plus
- Demonstrated computer competency.
- Share personal recovery experiences to build trust, reduce stigma, and foster hope among veterans.
- Collaborate with behavioral health professionals to develop individualized care plans that incorporate harm reduction strategies.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of client information while documenting progress and service delivery accurately.
It is the policy of Volunteers of America of Florida, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, to recruit, hire and promote to all job classifications without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other protected class.
We are a drug-free workplace.
Pay: $17.00 - $17.10 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Military: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Paid HolidaysSalary : $17 - $17