What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veteran Peer Support Specialist position at The Transition House Inc.?
We seek a compassionate Peer Support Sepcialist to provide interventions and emotional support to recently housed clients, promoting recovery, wellness, and community living skills. This role leverages lived experience with mental health, substance use, or housing challenges to assist clients in regaining control of their lives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide assertive outreach and engagement to participants.
- Assist participants in navigating community resources and maintaining relationships with service providers.
- Collaborate with participants’ support networks, including family, support groups, and medical or mental health services.
- Use lived experience to role model and support recovery, resilience, and self-advocacy.
- Help develop life skills, including conflict resolution, employability, and social skills.
- Plan and participate in housing assessments, action plans, and peer-led events.
- Uphold the Housing First and Harm Reduction models of peer advocacy.
- Use Motivational Interviewing techniques to encourage positive change.
- Maintain documentation and participate in staff meetings and training sessions.
Required Qualifications:
- Completion of Certified Peer Support Specialist training within one year of hire.
- Personal experience in recovery from mental health, substance use, or housing challenges.
Desired Skills and Abilities:
- Peer training certification preferred.
- Understanding of homelessness, mental health, and substance use issues.
- Familiarity with community resources and peer support principles.
- Ability to maintain boundaries, confidentiality, and HIPAA practices.
- Strong commitment to a harm-reduction approach and working with diverse populations.
- Flexible, team-oriented, and enthusiastic about helping those in need.
Life insurance
Employee discount
Referral program
Flexible schedule
Dental Insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Wellness Days
Professional development assistance
Health insurance
401k
Culture
At The Transition House, your mental health is our top priority! We understand that mental well-being is a complex and vital part of life, which is why we’re committed to providing our employees with the highest quality of support. Our team works hard to create a culture of collaboration and balance between work and home life. We strive to provide our employees the same supportive hand that we give our clients — we believe that it’s important to pour into yourself in order to be the best versions of ourselves and foster a vibrant team dynamic. Take the first step in prioritizing your own mental health; join our team today!
AAP/EEO Statement
The Transition House is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Inspire does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
