Top 31 peer advocate Jobs in van nuys ca

Peer Support Advocate
Love Home Inc. —Los Angeles, CA
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Google Workspace
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Peer Advocate
L.A. Family Housing Corporation —North Hollywood, CA
- $22.29 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Spanish
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Peer Advocate - P/T Weekends 9am-3pm
Good Seed Community Development Corporation —Los Angeles, CA
- $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
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Peer Advocate - P/T Afternoons M-F 3pm-7pm
Good Seed Community Development Corporation —Los Angeles, CA
- $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- High school diploma or GED
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Veteran Peer Support Specialist II
Volunteers of America Los Angeles —North Hollywood, CA
- $23.11 - $24.33 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Direct Support Professional - Fillmore, CA
Redwood Family Care Network —Santa Clarita, CA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Peer Advocate — Mental Health Services
Savvy HR Partner —Los Angeles, CA
- $25 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
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Temporary Float Peer Navigator, Street Medicine (Hollywood/San Fernando Valley)
Healthcare in Action, Inc —Hollywood, CA
- $21.78 - $33.02 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Peer Advocate (CSEC Advocacy)
OPTIMIST BOYS HOME & RANCH —Woodland Hills, CA
- $22.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
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MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS
Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources —Los Angeles County, CA
- $52,535.04 - $53,982.72 a year
- Multiple hires
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Residential
Case Manager & Peer Advocate
Chicanos Por La Causa —Los Angeles, CA
- $26.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health savings account
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Victim Advocate - DV
St Johns Community Health —Los Angeles, CA
- $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Peer Advocate - SJO
JWCH Institute —Los Angeles, CA
- $47,394 - $48,579 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel
- Fair chance
- Profit sharing
- Mileage reimbursement
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ALLCOVE PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Chinatown Service Center —Alhambra, CA
- $21 - $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- HIPAA
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Peer Navigator
UMMA Community Clinic —Huntington Park, CA
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
- Dental insurance
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Regional Coordinator, Santa Clarita Valley
Project Return Peer Support Network —Santa Clarita, CA
- $47,125 - $65,975 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Writing skills
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Parent Advocate (CSEC Advocacy)
OPTIMIST BOYS HOME & RANCH —Los Angeles, CA
- $21.50 - $28.38 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Current TB test
- HIPAA
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Peer Advocate Part-Time - Community
Sycamores —Pasadena, CA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
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Peer Support Specialist
STG International, Inc. —Los Angeles, CA
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Military
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Peer Support Specialist/ Battle Buddy
Veterans Stand Together —South Gate, CA
- $24 - $25 an hour
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Military
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Peer Support Advocate

Love Home Inc.
Los Angeles, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$21 - $25 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Google Workspace
Addiction counseling
Interpersonal skills
Harm reduction
BLS Certification
Trauma-sensitive environment
First aid
Recovery peer support
First Aid Certification
Desktop applications
Productivity software
Manual handling
Chauffeur driving

Full Job Description

Purpose

The Peer Support Advocate provides non-clinical, lived-experience-based support for participants in Love Home’s interim housing programs. Guided by a harm reduction and trauma-informed approach, this role focuses on building trust, sharing recovery-oriented experiences, and empowering participants to achieve their goals. The Peer Support Advocate works alongside program staff to promote stability, wellness, and community connection.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a peer role model, demonstrating recovery, resilience, and healthy boundaries.
Build trusting relationships with participants through empathy, shared experience, and active listening.
Facilitate peer-led support groups, recovery circles, and wellness activities.
Provide one-on-one peer mentoring, goal-setting support, and encouragement.
Assist participants with navigating systems of care and connecting to community resources.
Collaborate with case managers, counselors, and program staff to support holistic care.
Promote harm reduction strategies, including safe use practices, overdose prevention, and healthcare access.
Provide crisis support and de-escalation, contacting supervisors or emergency responders when necessary.
Maintain accurate peer support documentation, including activity logs and progress notes.
Uphold confidentiality standards and follow Love Home’s policies and procedures.
Participate in staff meetings, supervision, and ongoing training.
Perform other duties as assigned by program management.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:
Completion of a Peer Support Specialist certification (California-recognized training program).
Lived experience with recovery from substance use, mental health challenges, or housing instability, with at least one year of demonstrated recovery.
Knowledge & Skills:
Familiarity with harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented practices.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to maintain boundaries while fostering supportive peer relationships.
Proficiency in basic computer applications (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace).
Other Requirements:
Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
Clean driving record required if transporting participants.

Additional Requirements

Employment is contingent upon the following, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws:

Successful clearance of a background check conducted through Checkr (Live Scan may also be required, depending on program or funding requirements)
Possession and maintenance of current CPR and First Aid certification throughout employment; if not current at time of hire, must obtain within 30 days of employment
A current negative tuberculosis (TB) test; if not current at time of hire, must obtain within 30 days of employment and maintain as required
COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test prior to initial workplace assignment; employee may also be required to undergo COVID-19 testing periodically, in accordance with public health guidance and company policy
Participation in a drug screening program, including random urinalysis testing as permitted by law
Must be able to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the role, including compliance with all drug-free workplace policies and behavioral standards

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance

Experience:

Peer Support Advocate: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Los Angeles, CA 90004 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

50% (Required)

Work Location: In person

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