# Peer Support Apprentice - Community Based

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/ffbc145e-b373-4e2a-a339-80468c90b3d9

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Sioux Falls, SD
- Salary: 40736 – 52957 USD per year

## Summary

This Veterans Affairs role supports veterans in rehabilitation settings by helping them work toward recovery and personal wellness goals, working closely with clinical teams. The position serves as an apprenticeship pathway to peer specialist certification, suited for veterans with at least one year of recovery experience from mental health or substance use conditions.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Crisis Intervention, Documentation, Treatment Planning

## Required

- Minimum 1 year of recovery from mental health condition or substance use disorder
- U.S. veteran with honorable or other than dishonorable discharge
- Valid unrestricted state driver's license with safe driving record
- Medically qualified to operate motor vehicle safely
- Proficiency in basic written and spoken English
- Must pursue and complete state or VA-approved peer specialist certification by deadline specified at hire
- Provide DD-214 with application

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890729300