Peer Support Specialist Job

Peer Support Specialist
Scope: The Peer Specialist (PS) is an active member of Youth Homeless
Demonstration Project (YHDP) and provides peer support to young adults needing
assistance with housing, education, employment, and social-emotional well-being
services.
The PS performs a wide range of tasks to assist peers ages 18-24, in regaining
independence within the community and mastery of life skills. Peer Specialist has a lived experience with homelessness and can speak to their own experience in
supporting young adults.
Reports to: YHDP Case Manager
Responsibilities of a Peer Support Specialist include but are not limited to:

● Collaborate with case manager to create, monitor, and assist clients with their
individual success plans.
● Help clients obtain hiring documents, including IDs, Social Security Cards, and
Birth Certificates.
● Help the client access community resources.
● Work w/ client to navigate public transportation if applicable.
● Assist clients in articulating personal goals through the use of one-on-one and group
sessions.
● Assist YAs in working with their case manager in determining the steps he/she needs
to take in order to achieve these goals.
● Assist YAs in setting up and sustaining self-help (web of support) groups.
● Work with all staff to record services and case management notes.
● Serve as a source of support through regular check-ins.
● Assist in obtaining services that suit that individual’s needs by providing names of
staff, community resources and groups that may be useful.

Benefits:
● Health Insurance ● Short term disability
● Dental insurance ● Flexible Scheduling
● Vision insurance ● Paid time off
● Basic life insurance ● Paid holiday
Salary Range:
$23,000-$25,000
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $20,000.00 - $25,000.00 per year
Work Location:
 One location
 Multiple locations
Benefits:
 Health insurance
 Vision insurance
 Retirement plan
 Dental insurance
 Paid time off
 Flexible schedule

Communication method(s) used:
 Email
 Phone
 In person
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
 Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
 People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
 Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
 Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
 Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require
creativity
 High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
This Job Is:
 A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the
workforce for the past 6 months or more
 A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce
with limited experience and education
 A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
 Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Schedule:
 Monday to Friday

Qualifications:
● High School Diploma Required, Associates Degree Preferred
● Creative problem solving skills
● Mentoring and conflict resolution skills
● Strong Leadership abilities
● Knowledge of signs and symptoms of mental illness and emotional instability
● Knowledge of community resources necessary for independent living
● Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people
● Ability to pass background check & drug screening

Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Casual Dress

YouthBuild Louisville is an education, job training, and leadership program that provides low-income young adults, ages 18-24, opportunities to realize their potential as active community leaders and an educated workforce for Louisville. Our mission is to champion young adults to be great citizens who build productive lives and sustainable communities. Our vision is that through the development of life and job skills, students are inspired to reach lifelong success as they become strong, confident young adults with a commitment to work, education, family and community. YouthBuild Louisville is primarily funded by the Department of Labor and Louisville Metro Government. We are located at 800 S. Preston Street.