Intensive Peer Support & Housing Coordinator

Evolving Solution Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HOPEAtlanta seeks an Intensive Support Coordinator (CPS or CARES) to support individuals facing mental health and/or substance use challenges within PSH. You will work with Behavioral Health clinicians to help clients achieve housing stability and recovery goals.

You will mentor clients, facilitate recovery groups, and assist with case management and resource navigation, using trauma-informed, client-centered approaches.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certification as CPS or CARES per DBHDD is required.
• Lived experience with housing instability or behavioral health recovery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one peer support and mentorship to clients focusing on recovery and housing stability.
• Share lived experiences to inspire hope and recovery.
• Facilitate peer-led groups on recovery, wellness, life skills, and housing stability.
• Assist with navigating community resources, healthcare, and housing services.
• Advocate for clients in treatment planning meetings and rights education.
• Coordinate with on-site clinicians to ensure timely referrals and service access.
• Assist in needs assessments and documentation for housing and benefits.

Skills

Peer support

Advocacy

Case management

Trauma-informed care

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic documentation systems

EHR systems

HMIS/Client Track

Job description

HOPEAtlanta seeks an Intensive Support Coordinator (CPS or CARES) to support individuals facing mental health and/or substance use challenges within PSH. You will work with Behavioral Health clinicians to help clients achieve housing stability and recovery goals.

You will mentor clients, facilitate recovery groups, and assist with case management and resource navigation, using trauma-informed, client-centered approaches.