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About the Role

Clear Path for Veterans, Inc. is seeking a Peer Mentor to assist Veterans in reintegrating into their communities by connecting them with essential programs and services. This role involves providing emotional support, functioning as a positive role model, and overseeing a small team.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and with compassion to Veteran inquiries.
• Answer Veteran/client questions, researching information as needed.
• Assist Veterans with employment-related needs.
• Meet with Regional Manager to review open cases and provide caseload support.
• Develop and disseminate reports on outreach events, CPV activities, community partner meetings, and demographics served.
• Evaluate Peer Support program effectiveness by monitoring caseloads.
• Assess Veteran's ability to function independently in health, financial stability, and housing.
• Assess program progress and adjust holistic warrior care plans to ensure Veteran goals are met.
• Identify and connect with potential community, state, federal, health, and social resources.
• Represent Clear Path for Veterans at community events and build relationships with encountered Veterans.
• Approve events and activities for assigned CPV geographic locations.
• Prepare and facilitate presentations about the Peer Mentor program and Clear Path.
• Manage volunteer participants in the Wingman program.
• Attend and actively participate in departmental and organizational meetings.
• Participate in the hiring process for Peer Support program staff with Human Resources.
• Promote teamwork through regular and effective communication with the Regional Manager.
• Manage submission of credit card receipts to the finance department.
• Approve PTO leave for assigned employees.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (Joint Service Transcripts Accepted); Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Psychology or related field preferred and a minimum of 1 year’s experience serving in a supervisory/advisory capacity.
• Associates degree required (Joint Service Transcripts Accepted); Associates degree in Social Work Human Services, Psychology or related field preferred and a minimum of 2 years’ experience serving in a supervisory/advisory capacity.
• An equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
• Military service sufficient to understand the military culture, required.
• Combat experience preferred.
• Military service or extensive professional experience with military/veteran communities sufficient to understand military culture, structure, and unique service-related challenges.
• Must meet one of the following: Meet requirements of 38 U.S.C. 7402(b)(13) and qualification standards for appointment; Have completed certified peer support training from a recognized program; Be actively pursuing credentials while under qualified supervision per 38 U.S.C. 7402(b)(13).
• Demonstrated experience in crisis intervention.
• Must have relevant lived experience related to suicide, mental health, or trauma enabling authentic peer-to-peer connection.
• Demonstrated stability in personal recovery and ability to appropriately use lived experience in service of others.
• Knowledge of or willingness to become an expert in veteran-specific resources and benefits systems.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care principles.
• Valid New York State driver’s license and must have use of a reliable vehicle.
• Required to travel within New York State during all times of the year.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Must be comfortable with dogs in the workplace.
• Must be able to lift a maximum of thirty-five (35) pounds.
• Ability to drive and travel in all types of weather conditions.
• May sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Manual dexterity sufficient for constant use of computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• Vision sufficient for frequent use of computer monitor; to read and develop paperwork.
• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Skills

• Compassion and professional conduct boundaries.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Networking, forming, and maintaining positive relationships within the community.
• Leadership ability and the ability to motivate others.
• Issue analysis and resolution suggestion.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills; attention to detail.
• Basic computer literacy and proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Willingness to learn new software programs.

Location

• Wayne County area

Work Type

• Salary Hourly Non-Exempt
• Mon-Fri hours will vary
• Travel within New York State
• Work evenings and weekends as needed

Experience Level

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience serving in a supervisory/advisory capacity (with Bachelor's degree)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience serving in a supervisory/advisory capacity (with Associate's degree)

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree required (Joint Service Transcripts Accepted)
• Associates degree required (Joint Service Transcripts Accepted)

Salary/Compensations

• $46,000 - $50,000

About the Company

• Clear Path for Veterans, Inc. (CPV or Clear Path), is Upstate New York’s Veteran Resource Center serving as a hub of information, programs and services for veterans and their families.