In-Reach Peer Advocate — Housing Stability & Empowerment

Lord's Place INC; West Palm Beach (FL); Sur place; USD 29 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

Maternity/Paternity Leave

401k with 3% employer contribution

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work environment

Résumé du poste

The Lord’s Place is a dynamic nonprofit in Palm Beach County providing services to homeless men, women, and children. The In-reach Peer Advocate role focuses on engaging participants, promoting wellness, and connecting them to community resources and housing options.

As a full-time position, you will conduct in-reach engagements, build relationships with partners, provide peer support, and document activities while supporting clients toward housing stability and personal goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Current CRPS certification or willingness to obtain certification within a designated timeframe.
• Model recovery-oriented values including hope, empowerment, and mutual support.
• Peer Support Specialist training preferred; trauma-informed care is desirable.
• Knowledge of community resources, homeless services, and local social service systems.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality per agency policies.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, internet-based tools, and web-based databases.
• Pass a Level Two Background screening.

Responsabilités

• Engage individuals and families experiencing homelessness; promote wellness and recovery.
• Provide peer support and coaching to develop self-advocacy and self-efficacy.
• Assist in housing placement and resource navigation via Coordinated Entry and other options.
• Document all activities and coordinate with community partners and departments.
• Deliver transportation in the Palm Beach County area as needed.
• Support events, trainings, and outreach activities within the community.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Confidentiality

Formation

High school diploma or GED

CRPS certification

Outils

Microsoft Office

Web-based databases

Description du poste

The Lord’s Place is a dynamic nonprofit in Palm Beach County providing services to homeless men, women, and children. The In-reach Peer Advocate role focuses on engaging participants, promoting wellness, and connecting them to community resources and housing options.

As a full-time position, you will conduct in-reach engagements, build relationships with partners, provide peer support, and document activities while supporting clients toward housing stability and personal goals.