The Certified Veteran Support Specialist credential is designed to certify an individual’s competency in the field of Veteran recovery support primarily for Servicemembers, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF).
Under this credential, a Veteran is defined as any person who is or was a servicemember of the Armed Forces of the United States both Active and Reserve components, regardless of combat experience or discharge status.
CVSS responsibilities include advocating for the needs of Veterans as well as teaching them how to advocate for themselves, assisting the Veteran to navigate service and support systems, and helping the Veteran identify and achieve personal recovery goals.
CVSS professionals perform a unique function in the specialty of healthcare and human services and can work in a variety of settings, using various approaches to provide military culturally competent recovery supportive services.
