Peer Support Specialist

Role Overview

• Engage members who meet criteria for TCL special needs population to provide education about permanent supportive housing, supports, services, and other community resources.
• Partner with Diversion staff, Transition Coordinators, and Next Step Rehousing Team to facilitate transition planning and progression through the TCL process for those members who desire permanent supportive housing in the community.
• Collaborate with Trillium Integrated Care Nurse, OT, COTA and Clinician to identify complex care needs and clinical service linkage needs.
• Facilitate community integration, link to services and provide education and support for those members who choose not to transition to permanent supportive housing in the community.
• Provide education and support to members and guardians in learning about and exercising rights and responsibilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Be a person with (1) year lived experience with a behavioral health condition and/or substance use.
• North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Certification
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must reside within Trillium’s Mid State Region, which includes the following counties: Anson, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph, and Richmond.
• Must be able to travel within catchment as required.

Benefits

• 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