Provide peer support to tenants in a housing program by organizing social and recreational activities, supporting Tenant Association and MICA groups, escorting tenants to appointments, and helping resolve entitlement issues for case managers.
Job Summary & ResponsibilitiesAs a member of the housing support team, the Peer Specialist organizes socialization and recreational opportunities for tenants. The Peer Specialist also participates and assists with the Tenant Association and MICA support groups. The Peer Specialist assists the case managers as needed by escorting tenants to appointments and by resolving entitlement issues on their behalf
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