Support Transition and Reentry (STAR) Specialist

Austin Community College; Oregon (IL); Remote; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Support Transition and Reentry Specialist to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals transitioning back to the community. This role involves providing direct support to recipients, facilitating care management activities, and working collaboratively with community resources. The ideal candidate will have experience in health and human services or relevant lived experience, and will thrive in a flexible, supportive environment that values work-life balance. Join a team dedicated to empowering others and making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules

Health Insurance - no premium for employee coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO) of 24 days

12 paid holidays

NC Local Government retirement pension

401k with 5% employer match

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employer

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in Health and Human Services or lived experience with a behavioral health condition.
• Experience in criminal justice or juvenile justice systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to recipients enrolled in the STAR care team.
• Assist with transition linkages including school and employment coordination.

Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Care Management

Community Resource Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Support Transition and Reentry (STAR) Specialist

Working Title: Support Transition and Reentry (STAR) Specialist

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Posting Salary Range:$33,820 - $43,497

Office Location: Remote in North Carolina- within 75 miles of Scotland County

POSTING DETAILS:

Make an Impact

Trillium Health Resources is a local governmental agency (LME/MCO) in North Carolina that manages serious mental health, substance use, and intellectual/developmental disability services. Serving in 46 counties, we help individuals, and their families strengthen well-being and build foundations for a healthy life.

Join our team as we empower others to live their best lives by providing access to quality healthcare. We offer a challenging, engaging work environment where staff take home more than a paycheck. Every day, we see the results of our dedication – in the smiles of children on our accessible playgrounds and in the pride on the face of an adult cooking a meal for the first time. Working at Trillium Health Resources is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to make a direct impact on the communities we serve.

At Trillium, we know that empowering others begins with supporting and developing our team. That’s why we offer competitive benefits and work-from-home flexibility so that our employees thrive outside of the office. We’re also committed to building a diverse, inclusive culture where all employees have the potential to grow professionally and personally.

What We’re Looking For:

The Support Transition and Reentry (STAR) Specialist provides direct support to recipients enrolled in the Trillium STAR care team. The STAR Specialist assists the STAR Coordinator with ensuring the member is supported and assists the coordinator in completing relevant tasks. The STAR Specialist assists to ensure the member is moved to ongoing Care Management services and supports. The STAR Specialist is responsible for working with the recipients care team to provide transition linkages including school, employment, housing coordination, community service opportunities and other identified treatment supports and services. This individual will work with community resources and services to meet the identified needs for recipients who are transitioning back to the community.

On a typical day, you might:

• Meet with Justice Involved members in-person in Correctional Facilities and in-person in the community to facilitate care management activities.
• Collaborate with STAR Coordinator on systems and processes
• Assist with transition planning
• Engage members in the process
• Provide educational materials to recipient

Employee Benefits:

Trillium knows that work/life balance is important. That’s why we offer our employees competitive benefits and flexibility that is second to none. Take a look at what we have to offer:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Health Insurance - no premium for employee coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO) of 24 days, plus 12 paid holidays within first year of employment
• NC Local Government retirement pension, plus 401k with 5% employer match & immediate vesting
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employer

Qualifications:

High School, GED

Experience:

One (1) year of experience in the Health and Human Services field, including experience working with any combination of the BH/MH/SU/IDD population.

OR

Be a person with (1) year lived experience with a behavioral health condition and/or substance use.

OR

One (1) year of experience in criminal justice or juvenile justice systems to include justice involved experience.

OR

Equivalent combination of education/experience.

Preferred Experience: (if applicable)

• Preference given to applicants who have their own history of criminal justice system involvement, incarceration, or MH/SU recovery and education, training, and work experience that shows a history of learning and applying the skills needed to work with a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diverse backgrounds is preferred.

License/Certification Required: None Identified

Preferred:

Must have a valid driver’s license

Must reside in North Carolina to be considered for remote status:Remote in North Carolina-Within 75 miles of Scotland County

Deadline for application: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 @ 11:59PM

To be considered for employment, all candidates are required to submit an application through ADP and upload a current resume. Your resume must provide your level of education and detailed work experience, including:

• Employer Name
• Dates of service (month & year)
• Average number of hours worked per week
• Essential duties of the job as related to the position you’re applying for
• Education
• Degree type
• Date degree was awarded
• Institution
• Licensure/certification, if applicable

After submitting your application through our career center in ADP, your resume will be reviewed to ensure that your skills and experience meet the essential criteria for the role you have applied for.

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The diversity of the communities we serve is reflected in our employees. Trillium Health Resources is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Trillium Health Resources is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test as a condition of employment.