Interfaith Works
The Peer Support Specialist is an essential member of the interdisciplinary team across Interfaith Works shelter programs, using professional lived experience to build trust and reduce barriers to care for guests experiencing homelessness. This role provides person-centered, trauma-informed support to help individuals identify recovery goals, develop wellness strategies, and connect with essential services like housing, treatment, and healthcare. The specialist collaborates with the service team to advocate for clients and facilitate their transitions into stable living situations.
Interfaith Works (IW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides emergency shelter, supportive housing, essential needs, and employment programs to over 35,000 residents of Montgomery County, MD, located within the DC Metro area, every year.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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