Peer Mentor

Job overview

The Peer Mentor role is onsite in Port Charlotte, FL. Compensation is not specified. Vincentian CARES’ mission is to transform lives through love and service; this role supports participants in its Rapid Rehousing Program. The mentor conducts outreach and pre-screening, then provides peer support and coaching to help participants access community resources and secure permanent housing. The role works with the strengths-based Case Management team and contributes to participant follow-up and program quality assurance.

What you'll do

• Identify locations frequented by people experiencing homelessness
• conduct outreach and build rapport
• pre-screen potential applicants and coordinate initial assessments with case management
• connect clients to services and community resources
• provide peer support, mentoring, and coaching
• accompany clients to appointments when appropriate
• support permanent housing efforts
• facilitate peer groups as determined by the Case Management team
• document participation, progress, referrals, and services
• assist with discharge plans and follow-up
• maintain community agency relationships.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

peer mentor

port charlotte fl

vincentian cares

rapid rehousing

homelessness outreach

peer support

housing resources

case management

community referrals

high school diploma

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• 120 hours of PTO accrued biweekly starting on the first day of employment
• 13 paid holidays
• and 403(b) with employer match up to 3%.

Why this role

High school diploma or equivalent required; peer support training must be completed before mentoring participants. Reliable transportation is required; a Florida driver’s license is required when driving for company business.

About the employer

Vincentian CARES is hiring for this role. Industry: Temporary Shelters. Sector: 62.