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Sabine Valley Regional MHMR Center
Veteran Peer Service Specialist | Tyler
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What they do
A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.
$59,736 / year median in Texas
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Veteran Peer Service Specialist | Tyler Sabine Valley Regional MHMR Center - 3.6 Tyler, TX Job Details Full-time 4 hours ago Qualifications Patient resuscitation Cardiovascular emergency response Military High school diploma or GED Driver's License First aid and CPR Full Job Description Job scope: Under the scope of the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP), the VPSS will work in conjunction with the Veteran Suicide Prevention Outreach Coordinator to provide outreach and education services to Veterans and their families, with an emphasis on screening for suicide risk as well as suicide prevention. This position will be responsible for providing the veteran, their families and the community with information on resources related to suicide warning sign recognition, suicide prevention and education of protective factors (i.e. lethal means reduction).This position will ensure the community is aware of the SSG Fox SPGP and the East Texas Veterans Resource Center. Administer the activities of the grant according to the VA's SSG Fox SPGP guidelines. The VPSS will participate in community Veteran events, such as hosting outreach, education and training workshops. Provide the Veteran and their family with baseline mental health screenings, crisis referral (when applicable), temporary income support, case management, lethal means safety devices and other suicide prevention services. The VPSS is responsible for maintaining secure, confidential files consistent with the standards of the funder and the organization - Community Healthcore.