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The Fedcap Group

Veteran Peer Specialist

Carrollton, TX · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What You'll Do As Veteran Peer Specialist, you will serve as the primary outreach, engagement, and ... You will play a critical role in achieving contract performance outcomes by helping veterans ...

The Fedcap Group

Veteran Peer Specialist

Carrollton, TX

$20 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What You'll Do As Veteran Peer Specialist, you will serve as the primary outreach, engagement, and ... You will play a critical role in achieving contract performance outcomes by helping veterans ...

MIDLAND COLLEGE

PT Peer Coach

Midland, TX · On-site

$15/hr

Help plan, implement, and execute a robust and diverse variety of appropriate activities for the ... Practice utilization of a peer coaching model being piloted for the project (training will be ...

The Fedcap Group

Veteran Peer Specialist

Carrollton, TX

$20 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What You'll Do As Veteran Peer Specialist, you will serve as the primary outreach, engagement, and ... You will play a critical role in achieving contract performance outcomes by helping veterans ...

Easterseals

Veteran Peer Specialist

Carrollton, TX

$20 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What You'll Do As Veteran Peer Specialist, you will serve as the primary outreach, engagement, and ... You will play a critical role in achieving contract performance outcomes by helping veterans ...

The Fedcap Group

Veteran Peer Specialist

Carrollton, TX

$20 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What You'll Do As Veteran Peer Specialist, you will serve as the primary outreach, engagement, and ... You will play a critical role in achieving contract performance outcomes by helping veterans ...

Easterseals

Veteran Peer Specialist

Carrollton, TX · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What You'll Do As Veteran Peer Specialist, you will serve as the primary outreach, engagement, and ... You will play a critical role in achieving contract performance outcomes by helping veterans ...

The Fedcap Group

Veteran Peer Specialist

Carrollton, TX

$20 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What You'll Do As Veteran Peer Specialist, you will serve as the primary outreach, engagement, and ... You will play a critical role in achieving contract performance outcomes by helping veterans ...

Easterseals

Veteran Peer Specialist

Carrollton, TX

$20 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What You'll Do As Veteran Peer Specialist, you will serve as the primary outreach, engagement, and ... You will play a critical role in achieving contract performance outcomes by helping veterans ...

MHMR of Tarrant County

Mental Health Peer Specialist

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$16.75 - $21.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... and self-help strategies, and foster positive relationships with support resources. As the ... Completed peer specialist orientation and self-assessment, completed Peer Specialist Core Training ...

YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO

Peer Recovery Specialist

El Paso, TX · On-site

$12.85 - $20.88/hr

Assists with overall peer recovery program design, development and implementation; * Assists in the ... help recovery groups; * Assist clients with recovery based services to support client in their ...

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What is a peer helper?

Peer Helpers are individuals, often students or trained volunteers, who provide support, guidance, and assistance to their peers in various settings such as schools, universities, or community organizations. They are trained to listen, offer advice, and help connect others to appropriate resources when needed. Peer Helpers play a crucial role in fostering a supportive environment and can assist with issues ranging from academic stress to personal challenges. Their goal is to promote well-being and encourage positive mental health among their peers.

What does a peer helper do?

Peer Helpers usually provide emotional support, guidance, and practical information to their peers, often acting as a bridge to professional resources when needed. They may facilitate group discussions, listen to concerns, and help create a supportive environment within schools or organizations. Common challenges include maintaining boundaries, managing confidentiality, and balancing peer helping responsibilities with personal commitments. Effective communication and empathy are crucial, and ongoing training or supervision is often provided to help Peer Helpers navigate these situations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a peer helper?

To thrive as a Peer Helper, you generally need strong interpersonal skills, active listening abilities, and a background or training in peer support or counseling. Familiarity with communication platforms, crisis intervention protocols, and sometimes basic certifications in mental health first aid or peer support are valuable. Empathy, non-judgmental attitude, and the ability to maintain confidentiality make someone stand out in this role. These skills are essential for building trust, providing effective support, and fostering a safe and supportive environment for peers.

What is the difference between Peer Helper vs Peer Counselor?

AspectPeer HelperPeer Counselor
CredentialsOften requires training or certification programs, no formal degree neededTypically requires specialized training, certification, or a degree in counseling or psychology
Work EnvironmentSchool settings, community programs, peer support groupsSchool counseling offices, mental health clinics, community centers
Employer & IndustryEducational institutions, youth programs, non-profitsSchools, mental health organizations, healthcare providers
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding basic peer support roles, entry-level positionsSeeking professional counseling roles, advanced peer support positions

Peer Helpers typically provide basic peer support and guidance in educational or community settings, often with minimal formal training. Peer Counselors usually have specialized training or certification and offer more in-depth emotional support or counseling. Both roles focus on peer assistance but differ in scope, training, and responsibilities.

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Veteran Peer Specialist

The Fedcap Group

Carrollton, TX • On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description


What You'll Do
As Veteran Peer Specialist, you will serve as the primary outreach, engagement, and peer support professional for Veterans Forward - Central Texas. Utilizing lived military experience and peer-to-peer engagement strategies, you will conduct community outreach, recruit eligible veterans, provide workforce navigation support, and connect participants to employment, training, supportive services, and community resources.
You will play a critical role in achieving contract performance outcomes by helping veterans overcome barriers to employment, remain engaged in services, and successfully transition into meaningful employment and career pathways.
Your responsibilities will include:
  • Veteran Outreach and Recruitment
    • Conduct community-based outreach activities to identify and recruit eligible veterans and military family members.
    • Develop relationships with veteran-serving organizations, workforce centers, colleges, community agencies, faith-based organizations, and employers.
    • Participate in outreach events, job fairs, stand downs, resource fairs, workshops, and community engagement activities.
    • Conduct field outreach throughout assigned service areas, including rural and underserved communities.
    • Utilize social media, phone, email, text messaging, and in-person outreach strategies to engage prospective participants.
    • Represent Veterans Forward - Texas professionally in all community and stakeholder interactions.
  • Participant Engagement and Peer Support
    • Establish trusting peer-to-peer relationships with veterans through shared military culture and experiences.
    • Provide motivational support, encouragement, and mentorship throughout program participation.
    • Assist participants in identifying employment goals, strengths, interests, and barriers to employment.
    • Support participants in developing individualized employment and career plans.
    • Maintain regular contact with participants to encourage continued engagement in services.
    • Conduct follow-up outreach to participants who miss appointments or disengage from services.
  • Workforce Navigation and Resource Coordination
    • Connect participants to workforce development services, training opportunities, apprenticeships, and employment resources.
    • Assist veterans in accessing supportive services including housing, transportation, healthcare, behavioral health, financial assistance, and benefits navigation.
    • Coordinate referrals with Texas Workforce Solutions offices and community partners.
    • Facilitate warm handoffs to partner agencies and supportive service providers.
    • Assist participants in understanding eligibility requirements and completing enrollment documentation.
    • Support veterans in accessing VA and non-VA benefits and resources
  • Documentation and Reporting
    • Accurately document outreach activities, participant interactions, referrals, services, and outcomes within required case management systems.
    • Maintain timely and complete participant records consistent with TWC and organizational requirements.
    • Collect and verify documentation necessary for enrollment, service delivery, performance tracking, and outcome reporting.
  • Assisting management with contract reporting requirements, outreach metrics, participant outcomes, and performance measures.

You're a great fit for this role if you are/have:
  • Veteran of the United States Armed Forces preferred.
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in workforce development, social services, veteran services, peer support, community outreach, or related fields.
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance.

  • Compensation: $20 - $22 Per hour
  • Benefits:
    • Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
    • Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Floating)
    • Retirement plan (403b)
    • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    • Commuter Benefits
    • Life/Accident insurance
    • Short-term Disability Insurance
    • Long-term Disability Insurance
    • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Who We Are
Easterseals Texas delivers education, workforce development, health, and economic development programs that empower people across the state-including individuals with disabilities, military service members and families, veterans, people with mental health challenges, and others facing systemic barriers-to achieve economic mobility and well-being.
Veterans Forward
Veterans Forward, a Program of Easterseals Central Texas is dedicated to helping veterans move forward through employment, training, and community support. We work alongside veterans facing barriers to employment by providing individualized career services, workforce development opportunities, supportive service connections, and peer mentorship. Our goal is to empower veterans to secure meaningful employment, strengthen financial independence, and thrive in their communities.
The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity.

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