CommonBond Communities·Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory, Minnesota
Provide recovery-focused mentorship and supportive housing services to military veterans transitioning from homelessness. Facilitate the development of independent living skills and connect residents with community resources to support autonomy.
Home is the foundation for everything in life.
Since 1971, our model has been about supporting residents in finding stability and achieving their goals.
It’s why we’re more than housing—we combine quality affordable homes with our on-site Advantage Services—because we believe that with the right support and opportunities, all people can thrive.
Today, over 13,000 people—families, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities and other barriers—call a CommonBond community “home.” Our core values are Respect, Integrity, Partnership, Innovation, and Excellence.
We live these values and look for people who embody them to represent our organization in the community.
If this sounds like you, please consider joining our team.
CommonBond Communities invites qualified applicants to apply for the Certified Peer Specialist position at our Upper Post property. The Certified Peer Specialist will work in independent supportive housing setting with military veterans transitioning from homelessness, providing recovery focused mentorship.
Minimum requirements
Qualified peer support specialist with certification required (and/or preferred and required within 6 months of employment)
Personal experience, required with mental health recovery required dual disorders/chemical dependency professional experience preferred.
Experience and willingness to utilize evidence based practices and person centered rehabilitation approaches to assist residents with transitioning integration into the community
Knowledge of needs and concerns for individuals with mental illness and chemical dependency
Ability to demonstrate interpersonal communication, team work, and professionalism with residents and team members
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience working within diverse communities, which include people of various ages, gender, sexual orientations, national origins, income levels, ability levels, religious affiliations, races, and languages.
Experience utilizing MS Office and web based programs.
Be Certified in CPR and First Aid or have the ability to become certified within six months of starting position.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Physical requirements
Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 25 lbs.
Ability to file documents.
Ability to enter data into a computer.
Ability to interact verbally with internal and external audiences.
Other requirements
Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends as scheduled.
Must be willing to carry a cell phone.
Willing to work or travel to offsite to partnerships, trainings, outreach, etc on behalf of CommonBond Communities.
Requires a Certified Peer Specialist certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months) and personal experience with mental health recovery. Must be at least 21 years old and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Minnesota often reflect steady demand in community, residential, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who can meet licensing, safety, and transportation requirements. These roles can be competitive because employers look for reliability, CPR/First Aid certification, a valid Minnesota driver’s license, and a clean DHS background check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and driving record before applying.
