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Rutgers University

Military/Veteran Peer Support Specialist III

🇺🇸 Remote - NJ

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $21 per Hour

💻 Other

🗓️ December 11th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Military/Veteran Peer Support Specialist III. This role provides person-centered, culturally competent peer support services via telephone, chat, and text to individuals contacting the Vets4Warriors Call Center, assesses service needs, and offers appropriate referrals and dispositions.

Highlights
  • Manage telephone, chat, and text requests, providing peer support and referrals.
  • Build peer-to-peer relationships to identify emotional or behavioral changes requiring further support.
  • Utilize personal military experiences to establish rapport with individuals served.
  • Respond promptly and professionally to service requests and external inquiries.
  • Use computer skills to document services and perform basic office functions.
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and meet military service requirements (3 years active duty, 30 days combat zone service, or 4 years National Guard).
  • Provide DD214 form or official military service verification.
  • Work hours: 19 hours per week with rotating shifts; availability for nights, weekends, and holidays required.
  • Per diem, nonexempt position with an hourly rate of $21.
  • Affiliated with Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care's UBHC-Vets 4 Warriors Department.