Peer Support Specialist

Silence Aloud, Inc.; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Silence Aloud, Inc. in Moreno Valley seeks a Peer Support Specialist / Navigator to assist youth through the YHDP, drawing on lived experience to connect with clients and guide them to essential resources.

This full-time role (.75 FTE) reports to the Program Manager and emphasizes collaboration, confidentiality, advocacy, and ongoing engagement with diverse youth facing homelessness and behavioral health challenges.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with homelessness, mental health, or related issues.
• Certification as a Peer Support Specialist preferred.
• Strong communication and empathy skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent degree.

Responsibilities

• Offer peer support and mentorship to youth clients.
• Assist clients in navigating services and resources.
• Facilitate support groups and peer-led activities.
• Advocate for clients and provide emotional support.
• Maintain client confidentiality and accurate records.
• Collaborate with case managers and other staff.

Skills

Lived experience

Communication skills

Empathy

Collaborative work

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Peer Support Specialist / Navigator

Silence Aloud, Inc. is seeking a dynamic and experienced Peer Support Specialist at The Bridge Wellness Center, a youth drop-in center located in Moreno Valley.

The Peer Support Specialist will assist the case management team with assisting with navigating youth in the YHDP (Youth Housing Development Program) with their essential needs.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative, mission-driven with a understanding of youth homelessness, diversion, and behavioral health systems. The Peer Support Specialist must be adaptable, as this role will evolve in response to organizational growth.

Job Description

Job Title: Peer Support Specialist / Navigator Employment Type: Full-time (.75 FTE)

Reports To: Program Manager

Job Summary: The Peer Support Specialist / Navigator will provide peer support and navigation services to youth, leveraging lived experience to connect with clients and guide them through available resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Offer peer support and mentorship to youth clients.
• Assist clients in navigating services and resources.
• Facilitate support groups and peer-led activities.
• Advocate for clients and provide emotional support.
• Maintain client confidentiality and accurate records.
• Collaborate with case managers and other staff.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with homelessness, mental health, or related issues.
• Certification as a Peer Support Specialist preferred.
• Strong communication and empathy skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent degree.