Remote Peer Support Specialist – STAR Transition Navigator

Trillium Health Resources; Beulaville (NC); Remote; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employee)

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Remote-friendly

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Trillium Health Resources is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join the STAR team, supporting adults exiting incarceration with pre and post-release care coordination and education on navigating health, behavioral health, and community services.

You will work with the care team to connect recipients to housing, employment, and supports, addressing barriers to reentry such as insurance access and transportation while coordinating with local resources.

Qualifications

• One (1) year lived experience with a behavioral health condition and/or substance use.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must reside in North Carolina and within 75 miles of Trillium's South Central Region, specifically Onslow County.
• Must be able to travel within catchment as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that recipients are well connected and provide a warm hand off to identify needed treatment and support.
• Meet with Justice Involved members in-person in Correctional Facilities and in-person in the community to facilitate care management activities.
• Engage members who meet criteria for Transitions to Community Living (TCL) to provide education about permanent supportive housing, supports, services and other community resources.
• Assist with transition planning and ensure delivery in the most effective manner with a focus on optimal quality outcomes.
• Utilize person centered planning methods/strategies to gather information and address specific needs of the individual.

Skills

Lived experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Trillium Health Resources is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join the STAR team, supporting adults exiting incarceration with pre and post-release care coordination and education on navigating health, behavioral health, and community services.

You will work with the care team to connect recipients to housing, employment, and supports, addressing barriers to reentry such as insurance access and transportation while coordinating with local resources.