Veteran Peer Specialist

Make 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

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