Peer Specialist

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Department of Veterans Affairs
20 days ago
Orlando, Florida, Florida$61,722 to - $80,243 per yearFull TimeGeneralinNot on LinkedIn
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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

Summary
This Peer Specialist position may only be filled with a Veteran that meets statutory

Requirements

that are detailed in the

Requirements

section.

Summary
This Peer Specialist position may only be filled with a Veteran that meets statutory

Requirements

that are detailed in the

Requirements

section.

Overview
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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
02/02/2026 to 02/10/2026

Benefits & Compensation

$61,722 to - $80,243 per year

Benefits & Compensation

scale & grade
GS 9

Location
Orlando, FL
1 vacancy

Remote job
No

Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed
No

Appointment type
Permanent

Work Schedule

Full-time

Service
Competitive

Promotion potential
None

Job family (Series)
0102 Social Science Aid and Technician

Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Other

Drug test
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure
No

Bargaining unit status
No

Announcement number
CBTC-12874719-26-CC
Control number
856080200

This job is open to
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Federal employees - Competitive service
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U. S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and

Benefits & Compensation

scales.
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Land and base management
Current or former employees of a base management agency.
Veterans
Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Military spouses
Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.
Individuals with disabilities
Individuals who are eligible under

Work Schedule

A.

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA. Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path. Clarification from the agency Restricted to VETERANS - See

Requirements

and

Requirements

for details

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Duties
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The Peer Specialist functions as an interdisciplinary team member, assisting physicians and other professional/non-professional personnel in a rehabilitation treatment program. Peer specialists perfo

6.0

Burnout Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (1)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

20d ago