Peer Support Apprentice - Community Based

Full-time other-general

Summary This Peer Support Apprentice position may only be filled with a Veteran that meets statutory requirements that are detailed in the qualifications section. These position are under Mental Health Service under the Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) at the Veteran's Community Resource & Referral Center (VCRRC) located at 301 Piquette St., Detroit, MI 48202. Responsibilities TIME LIMITED POSITION: This time-limited position will provide the peer support apprentice the time to learn and develop the necessary skills to perform as a peer specialist and to earn a peer specialist certification. After successful completion of a State or VA-approved contract vendor's peer specialist certification training process, and the necessary year of specialized experience, and time-in-grade requirements, the position would be eligible for a permanent, peer specialist position. The Peer Support Apprentice functions as an interdisciplinary team member, assisting physicians and other professiona...