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St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

About the Victory for Veterans Program:

Victory for Veterans is a free, community-based support program for Veterans who are actively struggling with suicidality and their families. Veterans receive compassionate care from other Veterans who understand their challenges. They are empowered to direct their own recovery and self-advocacy process and to develop skills and connections to the community. Our ultimate goal is to foster their sense of wellness and self-worth, leading to a sense of meaning and purpose and ultimately reducing suicidality.

Job Locations: Carbon and Schuylkill counties

The Veteran Certified Peer Specialist has the lived experience of service in the armed forces along with mental health and/or co-occurring substance use challenges and is willing to partner with Veterans to facilitate their recovery and community integration through utilization of their own personal life experience and first-hand recovery knowledge. The Veteran Peer Specialist will perform a variety of tasks that include assisting Veterans in articulating their goals for recovery and personal wellness, learning and practicing new skills, helping them monitor their progress, modeling effective coping techniques and self-help strategies based on the peer specialist's own recovery experience, and supporting them in advocating for themselves to obtain effective services. Services are both offered individually to Veterans and also within an informal group context.

Role of a Certified Peer Specialist:

Certified Peer Specialists are Veterans who have experienced similar challenges and partner with you to work on your specific goals.

Social: Get out into the community to meet new people and build connections – go on Rucks or hikes, fish, etc.

Vocational: Develop a resume, look for and apply for jobs, talk to employers about job opportunities, etc.

Educational: Research community educational opportunities, fill out applications, organize homework, research funding and grants, etc.

Independent Living: Learn how to budget, pay bills, maintain a schedule, look up recipes, apply for housing, etc.

Wellness: Learn about medications, connect to physical or behavioral health treatment, practice coping skills, connect with 12-Step groups, etc.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Uses personal recovery experiences to model coping techniques and recovery tolls to coach Veterans to relevant skills need for self-management of their health condition(s) and pursuit of their personal wellness.

+ Develop, facilitate, and engage Veterans in community-based Veteran Peer Support gatherings such as coffee talks and hikes.

+ Responsible for documentation of service provision and using electronic health record.

+ This is a community-based service so the Veteran CPS must maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record in accordance with St. Luke's Network policy.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Must have ability to sit for 2 total hours per day, and up to 1 total consecutive hour. Must be able to stand for 8 total hours per day and up to 2 total consecutive hours. Must be able to walk 6 total hours per day and up to 10 total consecutive minutes. Must have the ability to frequently use fingers/hands for fingering and handling. Must have the ability for frequent stooping and bending. Must have the ability for frequent reaching above shoulder level. Must have the ability for touching as it relates to feeling objects by touching with the skin, particularly that of fingertips. Must have the ability for hearing as it relates to normal conversation, high frequency and low frequency hearing sounds. Must have the ability for seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

EDUCATION:

+ High school diploma or GED

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

+ Must be a Veteran of the Armed Forces

+ Must have competed Certified Peer Specialist training in Pennsylvania or meet criteria to complete approved two-week Certified Peer Specialist training within the first 2 months of hire and pass Pennsylvania Certification Board CPS exam within 6 months of completing the two-week course.

WORK SCHEDULE:

+ Full-Time, Monday-Friday

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (http://www.slhn.org/EOE)