Veteran Peer Support Specialist: Housing & Recovery

U.S.VETS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) Match

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick Leave

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

U.S.VETS is seeking a Veteran Peer Support Specialist to provide peer-based guidance, mentorship, and coaching to veterans on their journey toward housing stability and recovery. You will help navigate housing, healthcare, benefits, and community services while fostering a supportive environment.

The role emphasizes building trust, facilitating groups, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care and empowerment for veterans in transition.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support, mentoring, coaching, and encouragement to veterans toward personal, housing, and recovery goals.
• Build positive relationships with veterans while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Facilitate peer support groups, life skills workshops, and community-building activities.
• Assist veterans in accessing housing, healthcare, benefits, employment services, and community resources.
• Support independent living skills and self-sufficiency.
• Conduct wellness checks and client follow-up with supportive outreach.
• Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation.
• Coordinate care with Case Managers, Social Workers, Housing Specialists, and others.
• Participate in case conferences and program planning.
• Maintain client documentation and program records.
• Support quality assurance, data collection, and reporting.
• Coordinate recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities for recovery.
• Transport clients to appointments and resources as needed.
• Maintain HIPAA, VA requirements, and program policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Group facilitation

Documentation

Organizational skills

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

U.S.VETS is seeking a Veteran Peer Support Specialist to provide peer-based guidance, mentorship, and coaching to veterans on their journey toward housing stability and recovery. You will help navigate housing, healthcare, benefits, and community services while fostering a supportive environment.

The role emphasizes building trust, facilitating groups, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care and empowerment for veterans in transition.