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Peer Support Specialist (YHDP) Part-Time

Part-time

Community Missions of the Niagara Frontier

Niagara Falls, NYPart-time$16–16.83/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$16–16.83/hr
Location
Niagara Falls, NY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid NYS Driver's License

Job overview

The Peer Support Specialist provides peer support, advocacy, and social engagement to young adults in YHDP transitional housing and rapid re-housing programs. The role uses lived experience with homelessness to help residents navigate services, build independent living skills, resolve conflicts, and maintain housing stability. It also supports admissions, documentation, community activities, safety, and a positive living environment, with required training, communication, and on-call responsibilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationTeamworkConflict ResolutionComputer Skills

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDAssociate's DegreeLived Experience With HomelessnessTransition-Age or Homeless Youth ExperienceValid NYS Driver's License

Full job description

Peer Support Specialist (YHDP) Part-Time << Back to Job Postings << Search Job Postings

Position: Peer Support Specialist

Division: Youth Services

Program: YHDP

General Overview: Provides peer support, advocacy, and social engagement to young adults in the YHDP Transitional Housing and Rapid Re-Housing programs. Uses lived experience with homelessness to assist residents with service navigation, independent living skills, conflict resolution, and housing stability. Supports admissions, documentation, community activities, safety, and maintaining a positive living environment. Completes required training, communication, and on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree preferred. Lived experience with homelessness required; experience with transition-age or homeless youth preferred. Must have strong communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, and computer skills. Valid NYS Driver’s License.

Hours: Part-Time

Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.83, hourly.

If interested, please email your resume to Sarah at [email protected] or call 716-285-3403 ext. 2260.

We are committed to diversity in our workforce. Individuals from underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

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