Peer Support Specialist

Who We Are:

For over 100 years City Union Mission has offered hope to men women and children experiencing huge challenges. Homelessness. Addiction. Poverty. We start by extending a welcoming hand and helping to meet their immediate needs - food shelter clothing. From there we offer them a new foundation for their lives through Christ - and life-changing programs that move them toward physical emotional and spiritual wholeness.

Job Summary:

Our recovery programs at the Christian Life Center and New Life Center exist to lead men women and families from crisis to Christ-centered healing through structured accountability spiritual formation life-skill development and measurable progression toward independent stable living and meaningful integration into the community.

The Peer Support Specialist ensures dignified care and support for all clients. This role is a mentor in recovery that uses lived experience to guide support and encourage individuals to set personal goals navigate the internal center community and build resilience plus self sufficiency.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Intentionally and strategically seek to exemplify Jesus Christ be prepared to share the Gospel and provide spiritual support at each point of care; showing the love of Christ and hospitality through each interaction.
• Provide leadership mentorship and shepherding to clients during assigned shifts; reinforce structure dignity and clear expectations
• Spend intentional time relationally engaged with clients; prioritize presence while maintaining accountability and structure
• Participate in and coordinate mealtime and fellowship environments; model healthy interaction reinforce community expectations and demonstrate servant leadership
• Welcome orient and support volunteers and interns; integrate them into the center and spiritual events meals and daily routines with clarity and oversight
• Maintain a safe calm and structured environment for clients visitors and volunteers with a focus on engagement overseeing safety and dignity and upholding clear expectations