Veteran Peer Support Specialist: Housing & Recovery

U.S.Vets; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Match

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick Leave

Job summary

U.S.VETS in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Entry-level Peer Specialist to support veterans toward housing stability and recovery. You will provide peer mentoring, help connect clients to housing, healthcare, benefits, and community resources, and work with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.

High School diploma is required; experience with veterans or behavioral health is a plus. Strong communication and documentation skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work independently or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with veterans, homeless populations, behavioral health programs, recovery services, or community-based programs preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience facilitating groups, mentoring, coaching, or providing peer support preferred.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support, mentoring, coaching, and encouragement to veterans toward personal, housing, and recovery goals.
• Build positive, professional relationships with veterans while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Facilitate peer support groups, life skills workshops, and community-building activities.
• Assist veterans in accessing housing, healthcare, benefits, employment services, legal resources, and community programs.
• Support veterans in developing independent living skills and achieving self-sufficiency.
• Conduct wellness checks, client follow-up, and supportive outreach.
• Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation of conflicts or behavioral concerns.
• Collaborate with Case Managers, Social Workers, Housing Specialists, and other service providers to coordinate care.
• Participate in case conferences, treatment team meetings, and program planning activities.
• Assist with maintaining accurate client documentation and program records.
• Support quality assurance activities, data collection, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities that promote community engagement and recovery.
• Transport clients to appointments, housing viewings, community resources, and other essential services as needed.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, VA requirements, and program policies.

Skills

Peer support

Mentoring

Coaching

Case coordination

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

U.S.VETS in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Entry-level Peer Specialist to support veterans toward housing stability and recovery. You will provide peer mentoring, help connect clients to housing, healthcare, benefits, and community resources, and work with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.

High School diploma is required; experience with veterans or behavioral health is a plus. Strong communication and documentation skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work independently or