Peer Support Specialist (National Center for Warrior Independence)
About the role
The Peer Specialist position provides support to the National Center for Warrior Independence at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. The Peer Specialist performs a variety of therapeutic and supportive tasks including assisting peers in articulating their goals for recovery - learning and practicing new skills - helping monitor their progress - assisting in their treatment - modeling effective coping techniques and strategies based on the specialist's own recovery experience.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement (10/09/2026).
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.