Job ResponsibilitiesProvide assertive outreach and engagement to tenantsProvide extra support and assistance to tenants with accessing and navigating community resourcesAssist and support tenants in maintaining cooperative and effective relationships with their primary service provider and/or property managementCoordinate and collaborate with a network of care for tenant, including naturalPromote recovery through role modeling and sharing experiences, providing hope and encouragement and connection to communityParticipate in planning and implementation of tenant assessment and action plans as neededAssist in the coordination of social, educational and recreational activities for tenants, initiate peer- led groups and events for tenantsFacilitate mutual aid groups for tenants onsite, with an emphasis on options embracing multiple pathways to recoveryInitiate and oversee tenant leadership development opportunities, speaker series, and/or tenant councilAssist tenants in the development of life skills: resolving interpersonal conflicts in their environment, maintaining housing, developing work, safety and social skills, receiving and maintaining benefitsAssist tenants as needed with activities of daily living such as transportation, housekeeping, meal preparation, medication, shopping, laundry, or other hands on assistance as neededMeet documentation requirements as dictated by program need Supplemental Job DutiesWork with clients in their homes, in community centers, and in the larger communityAttend staff meetings, retreats and professional training sessions Required QualificationsCompletion of CCAR or other peer certification training within one year of hirePerson who has progressed in their own recovery; has minimum one year of addiction recovery and is actively involved in recovery activitiesParticipate in occasional evening and weekend work if/as necessary Desired Skills and Abilities Understanding of homelessness and various characteristics of the homeless adult population; experience with the issues of mental illness and/or chemical dependency preferred. Knowledge of peer support, community resources, entitlementsHighly positive and enthusiastic attitude and strong commitment toward helping those in needInterest and experience in working with individuals who are difficult to engage and refer to traditional programs, knowledge and/or acceptance of harm reduction principlesAdhere to housing first and harm reduction model of peer advocacyAvalon Housing is dedicated to eliminating racial inequities.