Position Overview
Summary This Peer Specialist position may only be filled with a Veteran that meets statutory requirements that are detailed in the qualifications section. The Supervisory Peer Specialist position is in the Mental Health services, located at VA Bedford Healthcare System at the Bedford, Massachusetts location. This position is full time at 40 hours per week. Responsibilities The position supervises a team comprised of peer specialists and may supervise Without Compensation (WOC) peer support employees to provide services, integrate processes, and meet program goals. As the supervisor of a team of at least three or more peer support staff, the position ensures that peer support services are delivered to Veterans in an effective manner and coordinated with other treatment services as part of holistic, recovery- oriented, best health care practices. The work of the position ensures that local and national VHA policies and procedures are properly employed which enables the peer support staff...