Peer Support Specialist (50395)

Education

• Graduation from an accredited two-year Community College or a four-year College/University with a degree in Communication, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related human services field to the position is preferred. Current and/or previous experience in a veteran service-related field of at least 3-5 years will be considered in lieu of a degree. High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience and
• Competencies: Basic knowledge of veteran services, behavioral health, social services, judicial system, law enforcement or related industry. Experience with case management and administering assessments preferred. Excellent communication skills including public speaking and group facilitation/training. Some experience with performing outreach and marketing. Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion. Ability to work well in a team environment. Ability to adhere to the highest standard of ethical conduct and confidentiality. Professional appearance and demeanor. Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served. Research and evaluate data. Experience with using data tracking systems. Ability to work in different program systems in providing day-to-day operations. Ability to stay highly organized and maintain time management. Ability to utilize a computer and software that includes Microsoft 365.
• Working
• Conditions: Work is primarily performed in an office or indoor setting. Some outdoor activities and travel will be required. Some travel will be required for trainings and conferences. Regular and prompt attendance is required throughout employment. Essential Physical and Mental Demands of the Job The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation:
• Physical
• Demands:
• Requires mobility and physical activity: Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty pounds. Use of computer and telephone systems is required which includes coordination of eye and hand, and proper utilization by hand (typing, writing, and working with files).
• Requires talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is required to impart oral information to employees, the public, and in those activities in which the employee is required to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or promptly.
• Requires hearing: Hearing is required to receive and communicate detailed information through oral communication.
• Requires seeing: Clarity of vision including proper eyewear at 20 inches or less and at distance. The normal work routine involves no exposure to human blood, body fluids or tissues. However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee.
• Mental
• Demands: Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions. Requires the ability to work and cooperate with co-workers, managers, and the public at all levels in order to exchange ideas, information, instructions, and opinions.