Peer Support Specialist II (Transitional Rent)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Auburn, CA, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Support
- Posted
Must have
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required.
- Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certificate is preferred and pay differential is offered. (AMIH can fund and facilitate the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certificate to active employees.)
- Lived experience recovering from a mental illness and/or substance use disorder OR lived experience as the primary caretaker for someone with a mental illness and/or substance use disorder
- Strong computer proficiency (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Teams/Zoom, SurveyMonkey, Google Docs, internet, and Calendar) and use electronic records systems with little t
- Strong desire to help others through the recovery process and provide advocacy and support.
- Compassion, patience and tolerance for working with vulnerable populations
- Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently
- A positive attitude and ability to work well with different personalities
Full description
Organization and Mission:
Founded in 2003, AMI Housing is a California-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to house and support the most vulnerable residents of the Sierra Region by enhancing the lives of people with mental illness by providing housing, employment, and supportive services
Position Summary:
The Peer Support Specialist (Transitional Rent Team) provides recovery-oriented, person-centered support to individuals participating in Community Supports services and receiving Transitional Rent assistance. The program supports eligible individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness by providing up to six months of rental assistance. Drawing from lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery, the Peer Support Specialist offers mentorship, advocacy, and practical guidance to help clients achieve housing stability and greater independence. Peers play a key role in building trusting relationships, providing housing education, developing independent living and budgeting skills, and assisting clients in establishing and working toward their housing goals. The team works collaboratively with housing providers and community partners to promote long-term housing stability, self-sufficiency, and overall wellness.
The ideal peer is someone:
- With personal lived experience recovering from a mental illness and/or substance use disorder OR
- With lived experience as the primary family member or caretaker of someone with a mental illness and/or substance use disorder AND
- Is enthusiastic, eager to learn, and passionate about using their lived experience to help others
Job Responsibilities (but not limited to):
- Maintain an active caseload of FSP participants requiring intensive, community-based support.
- Build trusting relationships with participants by modeling recovery principles such as self-determination, empowerment, mutual support, and resilience.
- Collaborate closely with clinical staff, case managers, psychiatrists, and other multidisciplinary team members to support coordinated care.
- Provide outreach and engagement services in the community, including homes, shelters, encampments, hospitals, and other community settings as needed.
- Assist participants in accessing housing resources, benefits, healthcare services, and other community supports that promote stability and recovery.
- Support participants in developing individualized recovery and wellness plans aligned with their personal goals and strengths.
- Provide practical support such as transportation, accompaniment to appointments, court dates, housing meetings, and other essential services.
- Help participants identify early warning signs of relapse or crisis and develop strategies to maintain stability.