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Rutgers University

Military/Veteran Peer Support Specialist III

🇺🇸 Remote - NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $27 - $28 per Hour

💻 Other

🗓️ December 11th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Military/Veteran Peer Support Specialist III. The specialist provides person-centered, culturally competent peer support services via telephone, chat, and text to individuals contacting the Vets4Warriors Call Center, assessing needs and offering appropriate referrals under supervision. This role involves building peer relationships, identifying behavioral changes, and responding promptly to service requests.

Highlights
  • Provide empathetic, consumer-friendly peer support through multiple communication channels.
  • Develop and maintain peer-to-peer relationships to monitor emotional, psychiatric, or behavioral needs.
  • Use personal military experience to establish rapport and support individuals served.
  • Respond professionally to referrals and inquiries from external agencies and professionals.
  • Must have a High School diploma or equivalent and at least three years of active military service or related military experience.
  • Required to have DD214 or official documentation verifying military service.
  • Ability to use computers for recording services and perform basic office functions.
  • May need to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Salary ranges from $26.73 to $28.05 per hour, with final offer based on qualifications and funding.
  • Position is full-time, under a 12-month appointment, and may be eligible for remote work arrangements.