Peer Support Professional — Non-Congregant Shelter

Job overview

The Peer Support Professional role is onsite at the Non-Congregant Shelter in Denver, CO, with compensation of $21–$24 per hour. St. Francis Center serves people experiencing homelessness in metro Denver through shelter, social services, health and wellness, housing, employment, and outreach programs. The professional uses lived experience and person-centered, trauma-informed support to engage guests, connect them with benefits and community resources, and assist with housing navigation. Accurate documentation and coordination with case managers and community partners help promote continuity of care and progress toward stability.

What you'll do

• Engage guests using trauma-informed and person-centered practices
• assist with basic needs and benefits access
• support referrals and vital-document acquisition
• complete HMIS data entry, assessments, case notes, and billing codes
• support transportation and appointments
• coordinate services with partners and case managers
• lead wellness groups and peer-support activities
• support housing navigation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

peer support professional

peer navigation

non-congregant shelter

trauma-informed support

hmis

housing navigation

denver co

st. francis center

$21–$24/hour

lived experience required

high school diploma or ged

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-paid health insurance with HRA, dental and life insurance, long-term disability, pension plan with employer contributions and match, and employer-paid sick and vacation leave.

Why this role

Requires lived experience with homelessness and stable housing for at least three years before employment, plus a high school diploma or GED. Peer Support certification is preferred. Valid driver’s license required.

About the employer

St. Francis Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.