Peer Mentor: Housing Access & Support

St. Vincent de Paul CARES; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short- and Long Term Disability

PTO

Job summary

St. Vincent de Paul CARES in Tampa, FL, seeks a Peer Mentor to provide direct outreach and pre-screening for the Rapid Rehousing program. The role supports participants in navigating resources, mentoring, and coordinating with Case Management for eligibility and discharge planning.

The position emphasizes bilingual communication in English, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations. Benefits include health and life insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively in English and written form.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with common software.
• Respect diverse backgrounds and communities and work well in teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify locations frequented by individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Provide outreach and pre-screening for RRH program eligibility.
• Build rapport and assist participants in accessing community resources.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Cultural sensitivity

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

St. Vincent de Paul CARES in Tampa, FL, seeks a Peer Mentor to provide direct outreach and pre-screening for the Rapid Rehousing program. The role supports participants in navigating resources, mentoring, and coordinating with Case Management for eligibility and discharge planning.

The position emphasizes bilingual communication in English, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations. Benefits include health and life insurance and paid time off.