The Veteran Peer Mentor is an individual who has served in the United States armed forces (preferably including at least one tour of duty), who can serve as a positive example, and is committed to assisting other veterans, and their family members in achieving successful reintegration and personal wellness following separation from active duty.

Responsibilities:

• Engage veterans and family members on an individual basis as needed
• Co-Facilitate peer support groups weekly at sites to be identified
• Mentor group participants, individuals, and their family members, through phone, e-mail and face-to-face contacts and link to needed community resources and services
• Commit to initial and ongoing peer mentor training and supervision as required
• Complete reports on group attendance, individual contacts, travel and expenses in a timely manner
• Assist project leadership with publicizing the Dwyer Project through a range of activities, including but not limited to, literature distribution at assigned events, media interviews, panel discussions and conferences as schedule permits

• Honorably Discharged Veteran of one of the United States armed services, or currently serving National Guard or Reserve member
• Attendance at one Dwyer Project Peer Support Group meeting (either as a group member or Dwyer Project job applicant)
• Previous experience participating in and/or facilitating a self-help group preferred
• Knowledge of community services for Veterans and their families preferred
• Commitment to learning and growing as a provider of peer support
• Complete a face-to-face interview and all employment application forms
• Comply with all requested background checks

Additional Position Requirements:

• Maintain valid driver’s license

Please send a copy of your DD 214, resume and cover letter expressing your interest in this position to:

Rich Keating, HR Generalist at rkeating@mhaw.org