Peer Support Specialist II – Transitional Rent

Job overview

The Peer Support Specialist II – Transitional Rent role is onsite in Auburn, CA, with compensation of $23–$25 per hour; the higher rate applies with the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certificate. AMI Housing’s mission is to house and support vulnerable residents of the Sierra Region through housing, employment and supportive services.

What you'll do

• Provide recovery-oriented, person-centered support to participants receiving Transitional Rent assistance
• maintain an active caseload
• build trusting relationships using recovery principles
• coordinate with clinical staff and community partners
• provide community outreach and help participants access housing, benefits, healthcare and other supports
• assist with recovery and wellness plans, transportation and appointments
• facilitate support groups when appropriate
• document services and client progress
• and advocate for client needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

peer support specialist ii

transitional rent

auburn ca

ami housing

$23–$25/hour

recovery-oriented support

housing stability

community outreach

peer support groups

lived experience

medi-cal peer support specialist certificate

monday–friday 8:30–5:00

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• AMI Housing will fund and facilitate the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certificate upon employment and offers a pay differential when the certificate is obtained.

Why this role

The organization can fund and facilitate the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certificate for active employees and offers a pay differential when obtained. The role draws on lived experience with mental illness or substance use recovery, or lived experience as a primary family caretaker.

About the employer

AMI Housing, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.