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Volunteers of America

$23.11 - $24.33/hr

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Buddy Brew Coffee

Cafe Supervisor

Tampa, FL · On-site

$47K/yr

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Cafe Supervisor

Tampa, FL

$47K/yr

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Cafe Supervisor

New Port Richey, FL · On-site

$47K/yr

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Cafe Supervisor

Palm Harbor, FL

$47K/yr

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Cafe Supervisor

Tampa, FL

$47K/yr

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FOH/BOH

Seminole, FL · On-site

$47K/yr

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Valrico, FL

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Cafe Supervisor

Palm Harbor, FL · On-site

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Cafe Supervisor

Brandon, FL

$47K/yr

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Cafe Supervisor

Sarasota, FL

$47K/yr

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Buddy Brew Coffee

Cafe Supervisor

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$47K/yr

Buddy Brew Coffee is hiring Café Supervisors to lead new small-format café locations across Tampa ... peers effectively • Reliable, organized, and calm under pressure Training includes: • ...

Buddy Brew Coffee

Cafe Supervisor

Tampa, FL · On-site

$47K/yr

Buddy Brew Coffee is hiring Café Supervisors to lead new small-format café locations across Tampa ... peers effectively • Reliable, organized, and calm under pressure Training includes: • ...

Buddy Brew Coffee

Cafe Supervisor

Seminole, FL · On-site

$47K/yr

Buddy Brew Coffee is hiring Café Supervisors to lead new small-format café locations across Tampa ... peers effectively • Reliable, organized, and calm under pressure Training includes: • ...

Buddy Brew Coffee

Cafe Supervisor

Tampa, FL · On-site

$47K/yr

Buddy Brew Coffee is hiring Café Supervisors to lead new small-format café locations across Tampa ... peers effectively • Reliable, organized, and calm under pressure Training includes: • ...

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How much do peer buddy jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for peer buddy in the United States is $20.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Peer Buddy, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Peer Buddy, you need strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and a basic understanding of support strategies, often supported by relevant training or experience in peer mentoring. Familiarity with communication platforms, documentation systems, and any organizational protocols is beneficial. Active listening, patience, and reliability are standout soft skills that foster trust and effective support. These qualities are crucial for creating a safe, supportive environment that helps peers overcome challenges and achieve personal growth.

What are Peer Buddies?

Peer Buddies are individuals, often students or volunteers, who provide social, academic, or emotional support to their peers, particularly those with disabilities or special needs. Their role is to foster inclusion, help with classroom activities, and encourage positive social interactions. Peer Buddies create a supportive environment by building friendships and helping their peers participate more fully in school or community activities.

What is the difference between Peer Buddy vs Peer Mentor?

AspectPeer BuddyPeer Mentor
CredentialsOften no formal certifications requiredMay require training or certification in mentoring
Work EnvironmentInformal, peer-to-peer support in educational or workplace settingsStructured programs, often in academic or organizational contexts
Employer/Industry UsageCommon in schools, universities, workplaces for onboarding or supportUsed in academic institutions, nonprofits, and corporate development programs
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding role differences, responsibilities, or qualificationsDistinguishing between informal support and structured guidance

While both Peer Buddies and Peer Mentors involve peer-to-peer support, Peer Buddies typically provide informal assistance without formal training, focusing on social or academic support. Peer Mentors usually undergo training and participate in structured programs aimed at guiding and developing others. The key difference lies in the level of formality and training involved in their roles.

How does a Peer Buddy typically support new team members during their onboarding process?

A Peer Buddy plays a crucial role in helping new team members acclimate to the workplace by offering guidance, answering questions, and sharing practical tips about day-to-day operations. They often schedule regular check-ins, introduce the new hire to colleagues, and provide insights into company culture. This supportive relationship helps ease the transition, fosters a sense of belonging, and encourages open communication, which can be especially helpful during the first few weeks on the job.
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Infographic showing various Peer Buddy job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,452 per year, or $20.4 per hour.
Veteran Peer Support Specialist II

Veteran Peer Support Specialist II

Volunteers of America

On-site

$23.11 - $24.33/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 21 days ago

Volunteers Of America rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 122 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

307th of 698 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

About Us:
VOALA
Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories
Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans' services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.
PAY RATE: $23.11- $24.33 Per Hour
BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
As a staff member of the treatment team, the Peer Support Specialist II/Battle Buddy is an experienced and certified advocate who performs a wide range of tasks to assist peers in regaining independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery/reintegration process. Based on similar experiences, this position offers the Veteran empathy, support, and advice as challenges are faced along the way. Peer Support/Battle Buddies will provide outreach, support, mentoring/coaching that empowers Veteran and Military Families (MilFam), and shall work closely with Veteran and MilFam to establish relevant resource linkages. The Battle Buddy adds experience-based competencies and real-world examples that complement the training and expertise of the clinical staff members.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Share personal experiences, skills, strengths, ongoing support and resource referral in recovery from mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
  • Accompany participants to appointments and meetings, housing searches, voucher application/issuance sessions, and any other veteran-centered activity.
  • In coordination with the VPAN Squad Leader, assist participants in developing recovery plans with the skills, strengths, supports and resources to aid them in achieving goals and plans; work with case manager or treatment team in needed steps for self-directed recovery (most often within the home of the Veteran)
  • Assist participants with setting up and sustaining self-help (mutual support) groups and with locating and joining existing groups
  • Acts as reference source for client to legal, community, social service, and administrative bodies as needed; facilitates support groups and client participation
  • Assist VPAN Squad Leader with helping the participants identify and eliminate barriers and maintain employment/housing/sobriety
  • Performs integration with the County's Coordinated Entry System for housing (CES), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and other Service Planning Area (SPA) based systems

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employment.
  • Provide peer counseling
  • Accompany participants in efforts to obtain benefits from various veteran and community support programs.
  • Refer clients to legal, community, social service, and administrative bodies as needed
  • Monitor assigned participants in the execution of recovery/service plan(s), to include home visits.
  • Work with clients to remove barriers to full participation in aid programs.
  • Monitoring support groups
  • Learning functions of VPAN Squad Leader
  • Perform integration with the County's Coordinated Entry System for housing (CES), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and other Service Planning Area (SPA) based systems
  • Other duties as required and may be subject to change

MANDATED REPORTER
As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
  • Must meet Funder Approval
  • Current TB screening and Immunization Records (within 5 days of hire)
  • Copy of Current Professional License (if applicable)
  • Current BLS Certification (within 15 days of hire)
  • Completion of all required trainings (within 30 days of hire)
  • Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.

EDUCATION:
  • High school diploma (or GED/High School Equivalence Certificate)
  • All VPAN staff must complete 75 hours of evidence-based training(s) The training will include but not limited to:
    • Veteran Administration Approved Peer Certification
    • Risk Mitigation
    • The Veteran Family Peer Navigator model training provided by UCLA
  • Within 90 days of hire attend and complete 2-week VA Peer Certification training

EXPERIENCE:
  • At least one year of experience providing social services or similar leadership / volunteer / service experience
  • Personal Military experience, or experience in recovery from mental health and/or substance abuse issues, or experience in homelessness and reintegration

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Military background and/or have had immediate family member(s) who served in the U.S. military strongly preferred
  • Current California driver's license and clean driving record

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment

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