Peer Specialist​/Case Worker Gainesville

Peer Specialist/Case Worker Gainesville

Help the most vulnerable.

We Shelter, We Support, We Guide, and We Care for the most vulnerable in our communities.

Some people can’t imagine doing what we do. We can’t imagine not doing it. At Volunteers of America of Florida, we are more than a non-profit organization. We are a ministry of service with a shared vision of a world where all people live in safety with social, emotional and physical wellbeing, spiritual fulfillment, justice and hope

• Results- oriented organization, driven by our mission to “engage Floridians in need to create positive life changes through compassionate support services”.
• Live by our Core Values:
  Love God and One Another, Servant Leaders, Diversity of Thought, Wellness, Resilience, Quality Practices, Accountable, Integrity, Fun, and Family Oriented.
• To provide a generous benefits package that includes vacation, sick and holiday pay, Section 125 plan, 403B, HSA, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness program.

Are you ready to make a difference?

• The Peer Specialist/Case Worker is a Veteran with lived experience to mentor and advocate for the program participants. responsible to advocate for participants;
• Preferred High School Degree or equivalent and two years’ experience with adult population. In lieu of experience the Peer Specialist must successfully complete Volunteers of America of Florida Case Worker/Peer Recovery Specialist training or complete a Behavioral Health Technician training.
• Certified Peer Specialist a plus
• Personal experience with recovery from mental illness or substance abuse disorder preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in use of computer.

Hourly rate $17.10

Help us realize our vision as we “strive to provide premier human services and experiences with superior results for individuals and families in need”.

It is the policy of Volunteers of America of Florida, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, to recruit, hire and promote to all job classifications without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

We are a drug-free workplace.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.