JOB POSTING
Tenancy Support Peer Mentor
- Organization: Home For Good of Eau Claire, Inc.
- Location: Downtown Eau Claire, Wisconsin / Remote
- Position Type: Part-Time (10-20 hours per week)
- Compensation: $20-$25 per hour
About Us Home For Good is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to ending homelessness through safe, affordable housing and tenancy support peer mentorship in downtown Eau Claire, Wisconsin. We find that a person-centered, individually determined approach founded on shared lived experience is highly effective in engaging and equipping families to meet their own goals for success. A stable home is the best foundation for families working to build a strong future for their children.
Position Summary
The Tenancy Support Peer Mentor provides peer mentorship to support families or individuals who have or are experiencing homelessness, working alongside them to succeed in meeting their own goals to access and sustain permanent housing.
This is a hybrid role with a combination of on-site and remote work opportunities. In this role you’ll make an impact by providing individual living skills development to support families and individuals in their daily living tasks through a person-centered, trauma-informed approach tailored to the individual and their goals, focusing on everything from parenting and budgeting, to housekeeping and health. By establishing a rental history and consistent living conditions through our program, families and individuals can build a platform on which to develop and better their lives.
We are looking for an individual with:
- Lived experience with mental health, substance abuse challenges, and/or housing insecurity.
- Prior experience working with a historically underserved population; some experience in providing direct support is preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in a service-related capacity.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate at all levels.
- Experience working with youth or families.
- Flexibility in scheduling and commitment to timeliness.
- A growth-mindset and passion for service.
- Must have a reliable personal vehicle and valid driver’s license.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a supportive, grounded, caring team with diverse experience
- Enjoy a flexible, part-time schedule with competitive compensation
- Help shape and grow an energetic, mission-driven organization achieving measurable outcomes in ending homelessness
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter explaining their interest and qualifications to [email protected] with the subject line: Tenancy Support Peer Mentor Application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Join us in our mission to end homelessness through housing and mentorship -- for everyone to be at home in our community!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
- Eau Claire, WI 54701 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Eau Claire, WI 54701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Eau Claire, WI 54701
