Peer Support Specialist (Th-Sun

Company Description

Exciting New Opportunity at The Sanctuary on Potomac! Join us in making a lasting impact! We are excited to announce an upcoming opportunity at The Sanctuary on Potomac, a new 43-unit Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) development dedicated to providing safe, stable, and affordable housing for individuals experiencing homelessness and those with complex service needs. As we prepare to open our doors, we are building a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to fostering housing stability, promoting resident well-being, and creating a supportive community where individuals can thrive.

If you are passionate about serving others, believe in the Housing First model, and want to be part of an innovative and purpose-driven initiative from the very beginning, we encourage you to apply. This is a unique opportunity to help shape a new community and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our future residents. Stay tuned for upcoming career opportunities and be part of this exciting new chapter at The Sanctuary on Potomac.

* Start Date:

Anticipated for fall 2026, around November. The exact start date is still being finalized and may be adjusted based on scheduling and other deadlines*

The mission of the Housing Authority of the City of Aurora (AHA) is to develop and promote quality housing while supporting and encouraging economic opportunities leading to self-sufficiency and independence. AHA accomplishes this mission by providing affordable or subsidized housing at 15 different properties, administering approximately 1700 vouchers, and offering a variety of programs with case management. AHA fosters a professional, productive, and friendly work environment in which the open exchange of ideas and information is encouraged.

At AHA, we know that our reputation and impact are built upon the acts of each employee.

• Make a difference in your community
• Earn outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k w/ 4.5% employer match, and robust holiday, vacation, and sick leave policies
• Participate in a diverse workplace that values inclusivity
• Volunteer in the community on paid time
• Continue your education on the job and through our tuition reimbursement program

AHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Peer Specialist provides engagement, mentorship, and supportive services to residents at Sanctuary on Potomac, a 43 unit Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) project, utilizing their lived experience of homelessness and/or recovery to build trust, foster connection, and promote long‑term housing stability. The Peer Specialist supports participants in navigating the transition to housing, strengthening independent living skills, and increasing connection to community resources.

Services emphasize participant choice, self‑determination, and relationship‑based support. This position operates as part of a collaborative team alongside an Aurora Mental Health Case Manager, Peer Specialist and a Manager of Supportive Services, combining lived experience and professional case management to enhance engagement and improve housing retention outcomes. The Peer Specialist works directly with residents to build meaningful, trusting relationships, support goal‑setting and skill development, increase connection to services, benefits, and community and promote recovery, resilience, and social inclusion.

The ultimate goal of this position is to increase participant engagement, strengthen community integration, and support long‑term housing stability for Sanctuary on Potomac residents. The Peer Support Specialist focuses on engagement, recovery support, community integration, and skill development, complementing but not duplicating housing case management or clinical behavioral health services.

Engage residents in collaborative, trusting relationships by utilizing lived experience to provide mentorship, encouragement, and support. Apply a strengths‑based, trauma‑informed, and housing focused approach to promote housing stability and participant self‑determination.

Assist participants in identifying and building upon their strengths, resiliencies, and…