Peer Support Specialist – Miller Manor

Job overview

The Peer Support Specialist – Miller Manor role is onsite in Ann Arbor, MI, with an annual salary of $40,393.60. Avalon Housing develops supportive housing communities as a long-term response to homelessness, and this position supports the Miller Manor Services Team and its tenants. The role helps tenants engage with their community, access resources, and direct their own recovery. Through peer outreach, practical assistance, and recovery-focused activities, the specialist supports tenants in maintaining housing and building independence.

What you'll do

• Provide assertive outreach and engagement
• help tenants access community resources and maintain effective relationships with service providers and property management
• coordinate with tenants’ care networks
• promote recovery through peer role modeling and encouragement
• support tenant assessments and action plans
• coordinate social, educational, and recreational activities and peer-led groups
• assist with life skills and activities of daily living
• and complete required documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

peer support specialist

miller manor

full-time

ann arbor mi

avalon housing

supportive housing

housing first

peer recovery

homelessness services

community resources

tenant support

$40,393.60/year

evening and weekend work may be necessary

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, vacation, sick and personal time, additional monthly paid holiday, medical insurance options, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, Employee Assistance and Wellness programs.

Why this role

Requires lived experience in recovery, at least one year of addiction recovery, and active participation in recovery activities. CCAR or other peer certification training must be completed within one year of hire. Occasional evening and weekend work may be necessary.

About the employer

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