This Peer Specialist position may only be filled with a Veteran that meets statutory requirements that are detailed in the qualifications section. Prefer previous experience working as a Peer Support Specialist with a Substance Use Disorder patient population. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Veteran is defined as a person who served in the active military, naval, air, or space service, and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/18/2022. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR PEER SPECIALISTS a. Statutory Requirements. Section 405 of Public Law 110-387, as codified in 38 U.S.C. 7402(b)(13), established that to be eligible to receive appointment to a Peer Specialist position,