Housing Stability Peer Support Specialist

Aurora Housing Authority; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Aurora Housing Authority seeks a Peer Specialist to engage residents at Sanctuary on Potomac, a PSH property, using lived experience to support housing stability and community integration. You will work with Aurora Mental Health and a supportive services team to align services with resident-driven plans and goals.

Must have CPFS or NCPRSS certification and direct lived experience with homelessness or recovery.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Colorado CPFS certification OR a National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) credential.
• Direct lived experience with homelessness, behavioral health recovery, and/or substance use recovery.
• Experience with housing programs and Medicaid-reimbursable peer services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents in collaborative, trusting relationships to provide mentorship and support.
• Deliver Medicaid-reimbursable Services to meet 25 billable hours per week.
• Collaborate with case managers and supervisors to plan services and ensure housing stability.
• Document interactions accurately in agency systems per Medicaid and agency requirements.
• Assist residents in accessing community resources and mainstream benefits.
• Promote community integration through resident activities and peer groups.

Skills

Lived Experience

CPFS/NCPRSS

Homelessness Recovery

Trauma-informed Care

Relationship-based Support

Tools

HIPAA compliance

Job description

Aurora Housing Authority seeks a Peer Specialist to engage residents at Sanctuary on Potomac, a PSH property, using lived experience to support housing stability and community integration. You will work with Aurora Mental Health and a supportive services team to align services with resident-driven plans and goals.

Must have CPFS or NCPRSS certification and direct lived experience with homelessness or recovery.