Veteran Peer Specialist - Part-Time
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EasterSeals Greater Houston
Houston, TX, US
Summary
The Veteran Peer Specialist provides one-on-one support to veterans and their families to help them achieve recovery goals. They also facilitate support groups, connect clients to community resources, and maintain accurate documentation.
Job Description
Easter Seals Greater Houston is seeking a Veteran Peer Specialist (Part-Time) to support the Veterans Program. This role provides peer support to veterans and their families, helping them build resilience, connect to resources, and work toward recovery goals in a supportive team environment.
Job Title: Veteran Peer Specialist (Part-Time)
Position Type: Part-time (20–25 hours/week), some evenings/weekends required
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid)
Pay: $15-20 per hour
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one peer support and assist clients in setting recovery goals
- Facilitate or coordinate peer support and psychoeducational groups
- Connect clients to community resources and support service navigation
- Participate in outreach and represent the Veterans Program
- Maintain timely documentation and complete data entry in required systems
- Collaborate with team members and attend meetings/supervision
Qualifications:
- Must be a U.S. Military Veteran
- Lived experience with a mental health condition and active participation in recovery
- Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) or eligible to obtain (required within 90 days of hire)
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- High School Diploma or GED required
Preferred:
- Experience working with veterans or military families
- Background in peer support, case management, or behavioral health
- Knowledge of community resources
Founded in 1946, Easter Seals Greater Houston serves individuals with ALL types of disabilities, as well as their families. Through a staff of over 240+ professionals, we serve more than 12,500 families annually through direct services in Houston and surrounding counties and reach over 24,000 monthly through our program websites.
Easter Seals Greater Houston, Inc. is a non-profit corporation established to provide comprehensive services to individuals of all ages with all types of disabilities and their families. As the only local organization providing comprehensive services to individuals and families affected by disabilities, Easter Seals of Greater Houston operates multiple programs: Early Childhood Intervention; Respite Services; Toy/Tech and BridgingApps; High School/High Tech; Home of Your Own; Children's Therapy Services; The Caroline School; Camps, Counseling and Case Management; Transition Services, Adult Services and Military / Veteran Services.
All funds raised in this community stay here through direct service to Houstonians. Follow us on Facebook at Easter Seals of Greater Houston. Follow us on Twitter @eastersealshou.
WHY IT IS IMPORTANT? The U.S. Census in 2000 reported one in five Americans is living with a long-term condition or other disability which means that the demand for our services continues to grow. The CDC reports that one in six children has a developmental delay and we are here to meet the needs of a large and growing population. Easter Seals’ mission is to provide exceptional services to people with disabilities and their families so they can live, work, learn and play in our communities.
Founded
1947
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded in 1946, Easter Seals Greater Houston serves individuals with ALL types of disabilities, as well as their families. Through a staff of over 240+ professionals, we serve more than 12,500 families annually through direct services in Houston and surrounding counties and reach over 24,000 monthly through our program websites.
Easter Seals Greater Houston, Inc. is a non-profit corporation established to provide comprehensive services to individuals of all ages with all types of disabilities and their families. As the only local organization providing comprehensive services to individuals and families affected by disabilities, Easter Seals of Greater Houston operates multiple programs: Early Childhood Intervention; Respite Services; Toy/Tech and BridgingApps; High School/High Tech; Home of Your Own; Children's Therapy Services; The Caroline School; Camps, Counseling and Case Management; Transition Services, Adult Services and Military / Veteran Services.
All funds raised in this community stay here through direct service to Houstonians. Follow us on Facebook at Easter Seals of Greater Houston. Follow us on Twitter @eastersealshou.
WHY IT IS IMPORTANT? The U.S. Census in 2000 reported one in five Americans is living with a long-term condition or other disability which means that the demand for our services continues to grow. The CDC reports that one in six children has a developmental delay and we are here to meet the needs of a large and growing population. Easter Seals’ mission is to provide exceptional services to people with disabilities and their families so they can live, work, learn and play in our communities.
Founded
1947
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Houston, TX
