Veteran Peer Support Specialist: Housing & Recovery Coach

U.S.VETS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) Match

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

U.S.VETS is seeking a Veteran Peer Support Specialist to provide peer mentoring, coaching, and advocacy for veterans pursuing housing stability and recovery. You will help veterans access housing, healthcare, and benefits, while building supportive community connections.

Ideal candidates bring experience with veterans and behavioral health services, strong communication, and the ability to work within multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support independent living skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with veterans, homeless populations, behavioral health programs, recovery services, or community-based programs preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to engage diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support, mentoring, coaching, and encouragement to veterans toward 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 programs.
• Support veterans in developing independent living skills and self-sufficiency.
• Conduct wellness checks and client follow-up; perform supportive outreach.
• Coordinate with Case Managers and other providers to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Group facilitation

Mentoring

Coaching

Peer support

Documentation

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Peer Support Specialist certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

U.S.VETS is seeking a Veteran Peer Support Specialist to provide peer mentoring, coaching, and advocacy for veterans pursuing housing stability and recovery. You will help veterans access housing, healthcare, and benefits, while building supportive community connections.

Ideal candidates bring experience with veterans and behavioral health services, strong communication, and the ability to work within multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support independent living skills.