IN-REACH PEER ADVOCATE - F/T POSITION

The Lord’s Place is a dynamic, passion-driven social impact organization in Palm Beach County providing innovative, compassionate and effective services to homeless men, women and children in our community. We are an organization committed to building a welcoming workplace for people of all backgrounds. We have consistently ranked nationally as a Best Nonprofit to Work For and as a Best Place to Work in Florida.

What makes us one of the best places to work, besides having mission-focused employees who live our core values?

• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• 401k with automatic 3% employer contribution
• Exceptional benefits including health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, supplemental insurances
• Employee assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible work environment
• And much, much more!

Under the direction of the Director of Homeless Outreach, the In-reach Peer Advocate provides person-centered support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Drawing on their lived experience, the In-reach Peer Advocate engages participants, promotes wellness and recovery, and connects individuals and families to appropriate community resources and homeless services.

The In-reach Peer Advocate uses their personal experiences to build trust, offer encouragement, and provide advocacy, information, training, and practical assistance. Through a collaborative and strengths-based approach, the In-reach Peer Advocate empowers participants to overcome barriers, strengthen self-sufficiency, and work toward housing stability and personal goals.

The In-reach Peer Advocate delivers a full range of in-reach services, including engagement, education, empowerment, advocacy, resource navigation, and support designed to help individuals and families achieve improved well-being and long-term housing outcomes.

This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Conducts in-reach in the Engagement Center with individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
• Develops effective working relationships with agencies, organizations, and community members to respond and advocate for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
• Provides peer support and self-help services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness as appropriate, including engagement, coaching to develop self-advocacy, self-efficacy, communication, and empowerment skills.
• Conducts assessments and advocates to place clients into stable housing through the Coordinated Entry System and other housing options as appropriate.
• Informs, supports, and empowers individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
• Communicates effectively, represents and promotes the consumer and/or family members’ perspective within mental health, homelessness, reentry, and other relevant systems.
• Assists in the development and coordination of activities, programs, and resources which directly support individuals and families who experience homelessness.
• Attends and participates in special events, conferences, and workshops and trainings within the community.
• Focuses on and is sensitive to client satisfaction with the services received and general satisfaction with services provided.
• Attends and participates in supervision and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Provides transportation in company vehicle throughout Palm Beach County.
• Documents all activities as required.
• Collaborate with the Advancement Department as it applies to gifts-in-kind and sharing client stories to aid the department with necessary information to share the impact of The Lord’s Place with our community.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Houseless Outreach according to business needs.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Current Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) certification through the Florida Certification Board, or willingness to obtain certification within a designated timeframe.
• Ability to model recovery-oriented values, including hope, empowerment, self-advocacy, personal responsibility, and mutual support.
• Peer Support Specialist training preferred; training in mental health and Trauma-Informed Care is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of community resources, homeless services, and local social service systems preferred.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with agency policies and applicable regulations.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, internet-based tools, and web-based databases.
• Pass a Level Two Background screening.