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Veteran Peer Support Specialist at PATHWAYS INC

Bath, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Oct, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

17 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Outreach, Peer Support Coordination, Advocacy, Community Engagement, Network Development, Facilitation, Collaboration

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Pay: $25.00/hour Nature of Work: The Veteran Peer Support Specialist provides outreach, peer support coordination, advocacy, and community engagement services to Veterans and their families throughout Steuben County. The Veteran Peer Support Specialist is responsible for developing and maintaining a county-wide veteran peer network that reduces isolation, connects veterans to services and promotes wellness through peer-to-peer support. They will serve as the primary local facilitator for the Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Support Project and work collaboratively with county agencies. veteran's organizations, community partners and volunteers. Minimum Qualifications: * High School Diploma or GED. * Military service sufficient to understand military culture is required. * Must have a current, valid NYS driver's license that meets Agency guidelines. * Must meet the requirements of the School Age Care, Day Care, and/or Mental Health Regulations regarding a State Central Register Clearance regarding history of abuse/maltreatment of children and Criminal History Review for criminal convictions. Pathways, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and strives to employ individuals that are reflective of the communities that we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Our goal is to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, while we learn and grow together.

Responsibilities

The specialist provides outreach, advocacy, and peer support coordination to Veterans and their families in Steuben County. They are responsible for facilitating the Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Support Project and maintaining a county-wide peer network to reduce isolation.