Peer Support Specialist - VSSR
Quick answer
PATH is hiring a full-time Peer Support Specialist in San Diego, CA paying $21.00-$26.00 per hour to provide outreach, mentorship, and housing transition support to clients experiencing homelessness.
- Role
- Peer Support Specialist - VSSR
- Organization
- PATH (People Assisting The Homeless)
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $21.00 to $26.00 per hour
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
PATH is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to work with their Site Based Housing team in San Diego to support clients transitioning into housing. This lived-experience role involves building relationships with individuals, providing mentorship, and facilitating access to community resources. The specialist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement client-centered service plans. The position requires field-based outreach and transportation to accompany clients to appointments.
What you'll do
- Accompany clients to housing-related appointments and meetings.
- Collaborate on developing client-centered Individualized Service Plans.
- Provide field-based, mobile support services to clients.
- Facilitate linkage to community resources and mainstream services.
What it takes
- Lived experience with homelessness, mental health, or substance use recovery.
- Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation.
- Ability to complete background, drug, and tuberculosis screenings.
- One year of experience supporting behavioral health challenges preferred.
- Peer Support Certification preferred.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, dental and vision coverage, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and a retirement plan.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this is an in-office and field-based position requiring travel to client appointments and service sites in the San Diego area.
What is the compensation for this role?
The salary range for this position is $21.00 to $26.00 per hour, depending on the candidate's experience level.
What are the key qualifications for the Peer Support Specialist?
Candidates must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass background and drug screenings; preference is given to those with Peer Support Certification and lived experience in recovery.
How do I apply for this job?
Interested candidates should submit their application along with a required resume through the PATH careers portal.
How to apply
Apply directly on PATH (People Assisting The Homeless)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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