Youth Peer Specialist

OUR COMMITMENT
Ozone House aspires to end youth and young adult homelessness in Washtenaw County and surrounding communities through our mission of providing holistic support and housing services that enhance the wellbeing and safety of young people through empowerment, advocacy, and connection. At Ozone House, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects our core values of empathy, equity, integrity, collaboration, resilience, and safety. We believe that every employee plays a vital role in creating an inclusive, affirming, and compassionate environment where all individuals are respected and valued. By embodying these values, we ensure that Ozone House remains a welcoming and empowering place for all employees, where we can thrive together as a team.

  SUMMARY                                                     
The Peer Support Specialist uses their lived experience with homelessness or housing instability to connect with and support youth currently experiencing similar challenges. The Peer Support Specialist position is community-based, with a strong presence at public transportation hubs, drop-in centers, schools, and other youth-centered locations. The Peer Support Specialist helps young people access basic needs, feel heard and supported, and connect to services, while modeling resilience and building trusting relationships.

  EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Preferred Requirements (but not required):

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  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND TRAVEL

This job operates in a variety of spaces including residential, drop-in center & in community as well as in a professional office environment. The physical demands of the position include vision, effective speech and hearing for extensive telephone contact; repetitive motion; driving or riding in a motor vehicle; standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, and stretching; and lifting up to twenty-five (25) pounds unassisted. This role routinely uses standard office equipment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, so long as it creates no undue hardship to the agency. Must have reliable transportation to and from work.