Peer Support Specialist: Housing & Recovery

Plymouth Housing; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 93,539,000 - 107,453,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

403(b) plan

ORCA pass

Job summary

Plymouth Housing is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide direct support to residents, assist with benefit linkages, and connect residents to recovery resources in alignment with our values. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centered care and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team across housing and health services.

Responsibilities include facilitating peer groups, supporting residents toward their self-defined goals, and maintaining data/documentation with strict

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and two years of related program experience or equivalent combination of education, experience, and lived experience.
• Peer Certification must be initiated within 18 months of hire, per state and org standards.
• Experience in social services, supportive housing, mental/behavioral health, or related fields; education and lived experience may substitute.
• Administrative and/or program experience in homelessness, behavioral health, or social services systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group peer support to residents, including facilitating peer groups and resident-focused activities.
• Meet with residents to support goals and recovery, wellbeing, and housing stability.
• Attend appointments with residents and connect them to benefits and resources.
• Engage residents with trauma-informed, person-centered, recovery-oriented care.
• Build trusting relationships grounded in respect and professional boundaries.
• Collaborate with care team to coordinate integrated services.
• Develop relationships with community organizations to access mental health, medical, substance use, and social services.
• Assist residents in navigating complex service systems and documentation.
• Participate in care team meetings and care planning.
• Collect and manage data with timely documentation; maintain confidentiality.
• Attend trainings and supervision to grow peer support skills.
• Seek feedback from supervisors, colleagues, and residents for program improvement.

Skills

Communication

Trauma-informed care

Time management

Organizational skills

Cultural competency

Team collaboration

Data handling

Technology savvy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Peer Certification plan

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health records

Database systems

Job description

Plymouth Housing is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide direct support to residents, assist with benefit linkages, and connect residents to recovery resources in alignment with our values. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centered care and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team across housing and health services.

Responsibilities include facilitating peer groups, supporting residents toward their self-defined goals, and maintaining data/documentation with strict