Peer Support Specialist (CalAIM)

The Peer Support Specialist plays a vital role in supporting program participants by drawing on their own lived experience with housing instability, recovery, or related challenges to build trust and provide meaningful guidance. The Peer Support Specialist offers one-on-one mentoring, facilitates support groups, and connects program participants to appropriate community resources. Their presence helps normalize help-seeking, reduce stigma, and foster a sense of belonging among program participants who may otherwise feel isolated. By modeling resilience and empowerment, the Peer Support Specialist complements case management and stabilization services and enhances program participants’ ability to maintain housing stability, improve well-being, and work toward personal goals. The Peer Support provides assistance in running Many Mansions Food Assistance program. They assist with organizing activities and partner with other Many Mansions staff, social service providers, Managed Care Plans and Ventura County Behavioral Health throughout Ventura County to coordinate services.