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Peer Support Specialist - SSVF

$21 per hour

Salvation Army Western Territory

Peer Support Specialist - SSVF

Job Category: Social Services Requisition Number: PEERS024252

Posted: May 11, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Rate: $21 USD per hour

Owens Campus Las Vegas North Las Vegas, NV 89030, USA

Job Details
Description

Location: Las Vegas – Owens Campus

Status: Full Time/ Non-Exempt

Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred
  • Must have lived experience with homelessness, military service, or recovery from substance use disorder
  • Certification or training as a peer support specialist preferred.
  • Experience working with veterans, homeless, or at-risk populations preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to engage, motivate, and support individuals facing complex life challenges.
  • Proficient in basic computer skills, including data entry and Microsoft Office.
  • Valid Driver's License, clean driving record, and access to a registered and insured vehicle for client visits. Mileage reimbursement provided, company vehicles available for client transport.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.

Position Summary: The Peer Support Specialist for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program reports directly to the SSVF Program Manager. This position provides emotional and practical support to veterans and their families, drawing on lived experience to build trust, encourage engagement, and promote stability. The Peer Support Specialist works collaboratively with case management staff to assist clients in navigating housing and support services.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide individualized peer support to veterans and their families, promoting recovery, self-sufficiency, and long-term housing stability
  • Utilize lived experience professionally and appropriately to build trust, foster engagement, and encourage participation in services.
  • Assist clients in accessing community resources, including housing, healthcare, and supportive services.
  • Collaborate closely with case managers and team members to ensure coordinated and effective delivery
  • Conduct outreach and engagement efforts in a variety of settings, including shelters, encampments, community locations, and other high-risk or unsheltered environments
  • Provide support during crisis situations by offering emotional support and connecting clients to emergency services and resources
  • Assist with team response efforts during community events and extreme weather conditions
  • Accurately document peer interactions, services provided, and client progress in program databases (e.g., HMIS) in accordance with agency standards
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to professional boundaries at all times
  • Attend and actively participate in team meetings, training, and supervision sessions
  • Support program operations by completing additional duties and special projects as assigned

This position has access to confidential and private information. This position is subject to grant funding; however, if the funding ends, the position may be eliminated. It is essential that confidentiality and privacy be observed.

Physical Requirements: Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms continuously. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate a telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.

Qualifications
Education

Required: High School or Equivalent or better.

Preferred: Associates or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required: Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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