Housing Peer Counselor
Help Us Change Lives: Auberle Seeks
Housing Peer Counselor
Auberle is a nationally recognized, award winning human service organization that serves
thousands of individuals each year. For more than 60 years we have helped build strong
individuals, families and communities. Auberle’s staff is comprised of passionate individuals who
are committed to finding the most innovative ways to solve our community’s most difficult
problems.
We are currently seeking a full-time HOPE (Housing Options Promoting Empowerment)
Program Peer Counselor. The program is a mobile diversion program that assists young
adults facing housing instability in identifying what their housing plan looks like and assists
participants in establishing and attaining goals. Participants will need short term assistance.
This position works directly with individuals who are experiencing homelessness or housing
instability, utilizing housing first principles to assist them in stabilizing their housing. The HOPE
Peer Counselor position works directly with program participants in order to facilitate program
enrollment and assist them with identifying their housing needs. This individual is responsible for
working with case managers and program staff to support them with positive participant
engagement and achieving program goals. The Housing Peer Counselor should have the ability
to approach and engage participants and is also responsible for assisting with developing and
facilitating life skills classes and groups.
This position requires a minimum of two years’ work experience. (Special consideration will be
given to those with lived system experience.)
The ideal candidate understands a trauma-informed approach to services, is flexible, capable of
creating or seizing opportunities to improve service effectiveness and client outcomes and build
strategic partnerships with other organizations. The ideal candidate is organized and mission
driven providing high quality programming resulting in excellent program outcomes.
A flexible schedule, valid driver’s license and vehicle are mandatory. Must be 21 years of age or
older and required to apply for Act 33/34 clearances (criminal and child abuse) as well as FBI
clearance. Pre-employment drug screening and random employment drug testing required.
Auberle offers excellent training opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are
highly motivated, passionate about youth and interested in making a difference, be sure to apply
on the Auberle website.