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Summer Server for Private Club

Big Bay, MI

$15.50/hr

The housing is dorm-style so there would be a roommate and a shared bathroom. Not required to live ... Work with a supportive team committed to excellence. * Potential for extended employment depending ...

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How much do supportive roommate jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for supportive roommate in the United States is $19.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Supportive Roommates and how can they be effectively managed?

Supportive Roommates often encounter challenges such as balancing personal boundaries with being available for support, navigating differences in daily routines, and fostering clear communication with their housemate. Successfully managing these challenges involves establishing open communication from the outset, setting clear expectations about responsibilities, and practicing active listening. Regular check-ins and flexibility can help both roommates maintain a positive and supportive living environment, while seeking guidance from supervisors or coordinators ensures professional boundaries are respected.

What are Supportive Roommates?

Supportive Roommates are individuals who live with people with disabilities or special needs to provide assistance, companionship, and support with daily living activities. Their role is to help foster independence, inclusion, and well-being in a shared home environment. Duties may include helping with household chores, assisting with personal care, providing transportation, and encouraging participation in community activities. The arrangement can be both personally rewarding and vital for individuals seeking to live more independently.

What is the difference between Supportive Roommate vs Caregiver?

AspectSupportive RoommateCaregiver
Required CredentialsMinimal; often no formal certificationOften requires certifications or training in caregiving or health support
Work EnvironmentShared living spaces, informal settingPrivate homes, healthcare facilities, or assisted living environments
Employer & Industry UsageIndividuals seeking companionship or shared living arrangementsHealthcare, social services, or home care industries
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in shared living or companionshipProviding personal care and support to individuals in need

Supportive roommates primarily share living spaces and provide companionship without formal caregiving duties, while caregivers offer personal care and support, often with certifications, in more formal settings. Both roles involve assisting others but differ significantly in credentials and work environment.

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

To thrive as a Supportive Roommate, you need a background in caregiving or social services, basic life skills, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with daily living aids, communication tools, and record-keeping systems is typically required. Patience, empathy, adaptability, and strong interpersonal communication help you build trust and support individuals with disabilities or special needs. These skills ensure a safe, respectful, and empowering living environment that promotes independence and well-being.
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Infographic showing various Supportive Roommate job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 95% Full Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 3% Physical, and 97% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,997 per year, or $19.2 per hour.
Certified Peer Counselor

Certified Peer Counselor

METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Tacoma, WA

$20.44 - $21.71/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental

Posted 8 hours ago

Job description

The Certified Peer Counselor provides guidance, mentoring, and support with an emphasis on enhancing access to and retention in permanent supported housing.  Draw on common experiences as a peer, to validate participants’ experiences and to provide empowerment, guidance and encouragement to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery.  Serve as a mentor to participants to promote hope and empowerment.  Provide education and advocacy around understanding culture-wide stigma and discrimination against people with mental illness and develop strategies to eliminate stigma and support client participation in consumer self-help programs and consumer advocacy organizations that promote recovery.  Teach symptom-management techniques and promote personal growth and development by assisting clients to cope with internal and external stresses.  Coordinate services with other Mental Health and allied providers.

What you will do:

Housing

Assist clients to learn to find and maintain a safe and affordable place to live, apartment hunting, finding a roommate, landlord negotiations, cleaning, furnishing and decorating, and procuring necessities (telephone, furniture, utility hook-up).  Identify the type and location of housing with an exploration of access to natural supports and the avoidance of triggers (such as a neighborhood where drug dealing is prolific if the peer has a history of substance abuse).  Provide practical help and supports such as:

  • mentoring,
  • advocacy,
  • coordination of services,
  • side-by-side individualized support,
  • problem solving,
  • direct assistance and supervision to help clients obtain the necessities of daily living including:
  • medical and dental health care;
  • legal and advocacy services;
  • financial support such as entitlements (SSI, SSDI, veterans’ benefits);
  • housing subsidies (HUD Section 8);
  • money- management services (e.g., payee services, budgeting, managing credit score); and
  • Use of public transportation.

Employment

Assist with referrals to job training and DVR.  Perform mentoring, problem solving, encouragement and support on and off the job site.  Provide work-related supportive services, such as assistance securing necessary clothing and grooming supplies, wake-up calls, and assistance with navigating public transportation.

Activities of Daily Living Services

Provide ongoing assessment, goal setting, problem solving, side-by-side services, skill teaching, support (prompts, assignments, encouragement), and environmental adaptations to assist clients with activities of daily living.  Assist and teach/support clients to organize and perform household activities, including house cleaning and laundry.  Assist and teach/support clients with personal hygiene and grooming tasks.  Provide nutrition education and assistance with meal planning, grocery shopping, and food preparation.  Ensure that clients have adequate financial support (help to gain employment and apply for entitlements).  Teach money-management skills (budgeting and paying bills) and assist clients in accessing financial services (e.g., professional financial counseling, emergency loan services, and managing their credit score).  Help clients to access reliable transportation (obtain a driver’s license and car and car insurance, arrange for cabs, use public transportation, and find rides).  Assist and teach/support clients to have and effectively use a personal primary care physician, dentist, and other medical specialists as required.

Social and Interpersonal Relationships and Leisure Time

Provide side-by-side support, coaching and encouragement to help clients socialize (going with a client to community activities, including activities offered by consumer-run peer support organizations).  Assist clients to plan and carry out leisure time activities on evenings, weekends, and holidays.  Organize and lead individual and group social and recreational activities to help clients structure their time, increase social experiences, and provide opportunities to practice social skills.

Certified Peer Counselor or complete certification within six months of employment.  Good oral and written communication skills.  Must have a strong commitment to the rights and abilities of each person with a severe mental illness to live in normal community residences; work in competitive market-wage jobs; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services in their community.  It is essential the peer specialist have skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons living with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for clients’ rights and personal preferences in treatment is essential.

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