Remote Peer Support Specialist – Housing & Services Access

Vaya Health; Clyde (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaya Health in North Carolina seeks a Peer Support Specialist to engage adults with serious mental illness, educate them about community services and supported housing options, and coordinate ongoing in-reach activities with care teams.

The role requires NC residency or proximity and involves confidential information handling, documentation, and collaboration with multiple departments to support housing transitions and Medicaid benefits access.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1-2 years of MH/SU population experience.
• NC Certified Peer Support Specialist certification.
• Residency in North Carolina or within 40 miles of NC border.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-reach, engagement, education and support to adults with SMI/SPMI about community-based services and housing options.
• Educate members about Medicaid, Special Assistance and state medical assistance programs.
• Document activities and track outcomes; coordinate with LME-MCO and guardians as applicable.
• Schedule and conduct face-to-face meetings with members and guardians to discuss integrated supported housing options.
• Coordinate with Transition Coordinators, care management and other Vaya staff to ensure smooth transitions.

Skills

Recovery principles

Person-centered thinking

Customer service

Communication skills

Rapport building

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Vaya Health in North Carolina seeks a Peer Support Specialist to engage adults with serious mental illness, educate them about community services and supported housing options, and coordinate ongoing in-reach activities with care teams.

The role requires NC residency or proximity and involves confidential information handling, documentation, and collaboration with multiple departments to support housing transitions and Medicaid benefits access.