Certified Peer Support Worker

Your lived experience has power. Use it to help others find hope, healing, and a place to call home. No two days are ever the same at the shelter. (IYKYK.)

The Women's Housing Navigation team is excited to welcome a Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW) who is passionate about helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness move toward stability and permanent housing.

You'll work alongside a dedicated team providing peer support, leadership, and hands-on guidance while helping create a safe, trauma-informed environment where recovery and housing success are possible.

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC) is a nonprofit organization and one of the largest Hispanic Community Development Corporations in the United States. The organization began with a group of student and community activists in 1967 and was incorporated as a nonprofit in 1969. Today, CPLC is committed to empowering individuals and families through health and human services, housing, education, and economic development.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT IN THIS ROLE? As a Certified Peer Support Worker , you'll combine your lived experience with professional peer support practices to empower clients on their journey toward recovery and permanent housing.

You'll provide direct peer support while serving as a leader and resource for the Housing Support Specialist team, helping ensure high-quality, trauma-informed services across Rapid Rehousing and Transitional Housing programs. You'll assist with complex client situations, mentor team members, coordinate daily operations, and support program compliance and reporting.

From helping clients navigate crises to celebrating housing successes, your work will make a meaningful difference every single day.

WHO YOU ARE? You believe recovery is possible because you've lived it.

You lead with empathy, respect, and compassion while maintaining healthy professional boundaries. You thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy supporting your teammates, and remain calm during challenging situations. You're organized, adaptable, and passionate about helping others overcome barriers to housing and stability.

Minimum Qualifications And Competencies Education /Background:

• Must be CPSW through a recognized program, such as the New Mexico Certified Peer Support Worker training program

• Lived Experience: CPSW will have a personal history of overcoming mental health or substance use challenges

• Previous experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or in a supportive housing setting is highly desirable

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care principles and a commitment to applying them in practice

• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and demonstrate cultural competency

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in a fast-paced, high-stress environment

• Proficiency in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office and client management software

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally as needed

What does CPLC offer YOU as a valued employee? We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that's why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits to serve you and your family.

Check out our benefits for FULL-TIME employees below:

• Generous Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children up to Age 26
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Recognition Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualifying Degrees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Life & Disability Insurance Options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• Pet Care & LifeMart Employee Discounts
• Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement for Qualifying Roles
• Identity Theft Protection & Voluntary Benefits

Recovery creates hope. Housing creates stability. Your lived experience can help make both possible. Apply today and join the CPLC family! Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

California Residents : Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.