Peer Support Specialist (YHDP) Part-Time
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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 scabantog@communitymissions.org or call 716-285-3403 ext. 2260.
We are committed to diversity in our workforce. Individuals from underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply.
By The Numbers...
In 2024, Community Missions provided:
• 12,441 nights of shelter
• 144,441 meals
• 4,379 individuals with clothing
• 8,071 care days in Youth Services
• 55,083 care days in Recovery Services
• 69,290 care days in Housing Services
• 496 reflections & resources for Faith Development
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier, Inc.
