Veteran Peer Specialist

What You'll Do

• Conduct community-based outreach activities to identify and recruit eligible veterans and military family members.
• Develop relationships with veteran-serving organizations, workforce centers, colleges, community agencies, faith-based organizations, and employers.
• Participate in outreach events, job fairs, stand downs, resource fairs, workshops, and community engagement activities.
• Utilize social media, phone, email, text messaging, and in-person outreach strategies to engage prospective participants.
• Represent Veterans Forward – Texas professionally in all community and stakeholder interactions.

Responsibilities

• Establish trusting peer-to-peer relationships with veterans through shared military culture and experiences.
• Provide motivational support, encouragement, and mentorship throughout program participation.
• Aid participants in identifying employment goals, strengths, interests, and barriers to employment.
• Support participants in developing individualized employment and career plans.
• Maintain regular contact with participants to encourage continued engagement in services.
• Facilitate warm handoffs to partner agencies and supportive service providers.
• Assist participants in understanding eligibility requirements and completing enrollment documentation.
• Assist veterans in accessing VA and non-VA benefits and resources.

Requirements

• Veteran of the United States Armed Forces preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in workforce development, social services, veteran services, peer support, community outreach, or related fields.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with workforce development and veteran services.
• Proficiency in using technology for outreach and data management.

Benefits

• Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Floating).
• Retail 403(b) retirement plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Commuter benefits.
• Life/Accident insurance.
• Short-term Disability Insurance.
• Long-term Disability Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).