Youth Housing Peer Specialist – Trauma-Informed Case Support

Valley Youth House; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability coverage

Health Savings Accounts / FSAs

Wellness programs

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Orientation program

Job summary

Valley Youth House seeks a Peer Specialist to engage youth in creating and following through on Housing Stability Plans, focusing on income growth, education, life skills, and financial management within a trauma-informed, culturally aware framework.

You will spend substantial time providing hands-on supervision, arranging weekly in-person meetings, and guiding residents through lease requirements and access to permanence resources, all while maintaining accurate records and coordinating with

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, 1–2 years working with youth/young adults.
• 21+ years old; ability to align with independent living program goals and philosophy.
• Candidates with lived experience of homelessness or housing insecurity encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Engage youth to develop and implement Housing Stability Plans (HSP).
• Use trauma-informed and culturally appropriate frameworks to address non-compliance and preserve tenancy.
• Spend at least 50% of hours on in-person goal planning and supervision of youth; weekly face-to-face meetings in the resident's apartment.
• Provide tailored case management and help residents understand leases and service requirements.
• Ensure up-to-date paper and electronic records; document services, referrals, and progress in data systems.

Skills

Youth engagement

Trauma-informed care

Cultural competency

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

HMIS

Google Suite

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Valley Youth House seeks a Peer Specialist to engage youth in creating and following through on Housing Stability Plans, focusing on income growth, education, life skills, and financial management within a trauma-informed, culturally aware framework.

You will spend substantial time providing hands-on supervision, arranging weekly in-person meetings, and guiding residents through lease requirements and access to permanence resources, all while maintaining accurate records and coordinating with