Peer Support Specialist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Direct Service and Support
• Participate in the service, training, consultation, and other professional activities of VA health care services
• Use personal recovery experiences to model coping techniques and recovery tools to coach Veterans on relevant skills
• Observe behaviors that might indicate difficulty adapting or responding to treatment and report concerns to the treatment team
• Teach Veterans how to identify and combat negative self-talk and overcome fears
• Handle crisis interventions and address emergent situations
• Maintain a working knowledge of current trends and developments in holistic approaches in wellness and recovery
• Assist clients with moving and provide other move-in essentials
• Attend collaborative meetings and network with other agencies and coalitions
• Advocate on behalf of the Veteran to assist in the delivery of needed services
• Attend daily/weekly meetings, supervision and case conferences
• Documentation and Data Collection
• Maintain and complete reports and accurate documentation of service objectives and outcomes
• Maintain client data in required systems

Required Skills

• Ability to cope/resolve conflict and crisis situations
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and in a team
• Takes initiative and has a solution focused practice
• Proficient in use of computers, including Microsoft Office software and familiarity with database platforms
• Must have a current California driver’s license and insurance

Required Experience

• Must complete the VA designated Peer Specialist-approved certification course
• Bachelor’s degree (desired but not required)
• Veteran (Required)

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possible exposure to inclement weather during visits with veterans in their community
• Work with people experiencing homelessness
• Exposure to bed bugs or other infestations, unpleasant smells or odors, individuals who may have poor hygiene or unclean homes due to homelessness, mental health symptoms, or poverty
• Encounter instances of profanity, sexually explicit or derogatory language, or verbal or physical expressions of anger and trauma

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and generous PTO policy

About the Role

STGi is a workforce solutions company providing comprehensive healthcare delivery, Head Start and management consulting services and human capital solutions. Our services and solutions help our clients sustain and enhance their operations to better accomplish their mission.