VA
Peer Support Apprentice - Community Based
Veterans Health AdministrationSioux Falls, SD · full time · Entry
$40,736 – $52,957
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 4, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
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.
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What they ask for
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