Peer Support Specialist
About The Position
Trillium Health Resources is a Tailored Plan and Managed Care Organization (MCO) serving 46 counties across North Carolina. We manage services for individuals with serious mental health needs, substance use disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and intellectual/development (IDD) disabilities. Our mission is to help individuals and families build strong foundations for healthy, fulfilling lives. Trillium believes that empowering others begins with supporting our team. We offer our employees a collaborative, mission-driven work environment, competitive benefits and work-from-home options for most positions, and opportunities for professional growth in a diverse inclusive culture. Every day, our work changes lives – from children thriving through early intervention and school-based therapies, to adults with severe mental illness living independently and contributing to their communities. If you are looking for a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of others, apply today! Trillium Health Resources has a career opening for a Peer Support Specialist to join our team! The Peer Support Specialist provides peer-based support to individuals navigating care transitions, using lived experience to build trust and promote engagement in services. The role connects individuals to resources, supports participation in care, and promotes recovery, independence, and successful community integration.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 1 year lived experience with a behavioral health condition and/or substance use. Lived Experience is defined as living in recovery with mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
- North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Certification.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must reside within Trillium’s Southern Region, which includes the following counties: Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Hoke, Lee, Moore, New Hanover, Robeson, and Scotland.
- Must be able to travel within catchment as required.
Responsibilities
- Provide peer-based support using lived experience to build trust and support engagement in services.
- Support outreach and engagement efforts to connect individuals to services and community resources.
- Assist individuals in navigating services and accessing available supports.
- Facilitate group activities, educational sessions, and community engagement opportunities.
- Promote self-advocacy, independence, and active participation in services.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Work-from-home options for most positions
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Diverse inclusive culture
- Flexible work schedules with some roles with management approval.
- Health Insurance with no premium for employee coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 24 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 12 paid holidays in your first year
- NC Local Government Retirement Pension (defined-benefit plan)
- 401k with 5% employer match and immediate vesting
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
- Quarterly stipend for remote work supplies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
