Veteran Peer Navigator
$45,000–$45,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Manage and coach Veteran Peer Navigators to strengthen service delivery, create individualized plans, and lead required staff meetings and training. Provide day-to-day support to veteran households while assisting with outreach, engagement, and service delivery across the five boroughs of NYC to help participants achieve housing stability. Coordinate referrals for internal and external housing, health, legal, and employment services, and accompany veterans to appointments at DSS, VA, SSA, and courts. Screen and assess applicants, develop Housing Stability Plans, and document all engagements according to VA and S:US standards. Represent the agency to funders and potential consumers, attend community outreach events, and travel up to 80% of the time to engage veterans in the field.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Military Service/Veteran of U.S Active, Reserve or National Guard service required, or a family member of U.S. Military servicemember/veteran
- H.S. Diploma Required
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience or combination of experience and military leadership considered
- Leadership capability to manage, coach, and develop Veteran Peers while also delivering direct peer support and services
- Ability to travel via public transit across the S:US service area, up to 80% of the time
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Candidates must be able to work in an office setting and at sites across NYC five days a week
- Candidates must be able to travel to work sites and across multiple locations daily when needed to support program participants
- Candidates must be willing and able to work with a vibrant and diverse population of veteran households
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