About this role
Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: USVETS Inglewood - Inglewood, CA 90301Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $21.58 - $26.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesMake an Impact
Are you passionate about helping veterans overcome challenges and achieve stability? Join a mission-driven team dedicated to ending veteran homelessness and supporting veterans on their journey toward recovery, housing stability, and independence.
As a Veteran Peer Support Specialist, you will use your lived experience, relationship-building skills, and community knowledge to provide peer support, mentorship, advocacy, and life skills coaching to veterans. You will serve as a trusted resource, helping veterans navigate housing, healthcare, employment, benefits, and recovery services while fostering a supportive and empowering community environment.
Why Join U.S.VETS
Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Match, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave
Opportunity to make a direct impact on veterans and their families
Collaborative, mission-driven culture
Professional growth and development opportunities
Meaningful work supporting housing stability, recovery, and self-sufficiency
Key Responsibilities
Provide peer support, mentoring, coaching, and encouragement to veterans working toward personal, housing, and recovery goals
Build positive, professional relationships with veterans while maintaining appropriate boundaries
Facilitate peer support groups, life skills workshops, and community-building activities
Assist veterans in accessing housing, healthcare, benefits, employment services, legal resources, and community programs
Support veterans in developing independent living skills and achieving self-sufficiency
Conduct wellness checks, client follow-up, and supportive outreach
Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation of conflicts or behavioral concerns
Collaborate with Case Managers, Social Workers, Housing Specialists, and other service providers to coordinate care
Participate in case conferences, treatment team meetings, and program planning activities
Assist with maintaining accurate client documentation and program records
Support quality assurance activities, data collection, and reporting requirements
Coordinate recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities that promote community engagement and recovery
Transport clients to appointments, housing viewings, community resources, and other essential services as needed
Maintain compliance with HIPAA, VA requirements, and program policies
Additional Opportunities Depending on Program Assignment
Depending on the assigned program, Peer Specialists may also:
Support veterans in transitional housing, supportive housing, rapid rehousing, or behavioral health programs
Assist with housing navigation and housing stability services
Conduct outreach and engagement activities for veterans experiencing homelessness
Provide tenant education and housing retention support
Assist veterans with accessing VA, Social Security, and public benefits
Participate in community outreach events, Stand Downs, and resource fairs
Serve as a liaison between veterans and community partners
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required
Experience working with veterans, homeless populations, behavioral health programs, recovery services, or community-based programs preferred
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
Ability to engage and motivate individuals from diverse backgrounds
Experience facilitating groups, mentoring, coaching, or providing peer support preferred
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office applications
Valid driver's license and ability to meet company insurance requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Veteran status strongly preferred
Certified Peer Support Specialist certification preferred or willingness to obtain certification
Experience with housing programs, recovery services, case management support, or behavioral health services
Knowledge of VA programs, community resources, and veteran services
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