Peer Support Specialist

Job description

Walk Alongside. Inspire Hope. Change Lives. At The Salvation Army Family Services in Quincy, Illinois , we believe that lived experience matters. We are seeking a Peer Support Specialist who is passionate about helping others navigate crisis, build resilience, and move toward stability. This is a high-impact, mission-driven role for someone who has experienced hardship and now desires to use that experience to support others with compassion, dignity, and hope. If you are driven to make a meaningful difference, thrive in relationship-based work, and want to be part of a faith-rooted organization committed to serving the whole person - this may be your calling. Why This Role Matters: The Peer Support Specialist plays a vital role within our Family Services team, walking alongside individuals and families seeking emergency shelter or general assistance, many of whom are experiencing mental health challenges, addiction, homelessness, housing instability, or domestic violence. Drawing on personal life experience, the Peer Support Specialist provides empathetic one-on-one support, practical guidance, advocacy, and connection to resources - helping clients feel seen, heard, and empowered...