Peer Support Specialist – In Reach

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Peer Support Specialist using lived experience to support behavioral-health care transitions. Connecting North Carolina residents with services, resources, recovery, and community integration through Trillium Health Resources.

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

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • One (1) year lived experience with a behavioral health condition and/or substance use
  • North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist (NCCPSS)
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Must reside within Trillium’s Mid State Region: Anson, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph, and Richmond counties
  • Must be able to travel within catchment as required
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for employment now or in the future
  • Must pass a drug test as a condition of employment
  • Resume must include employer name, dates of service, average hours worked per week, and essential job duties
  • Resume must include education details and licensure/certification information, if applicable

Benefits:

  • Competitive benefits
  • Work-from-home options for most positions
  • Flexible work schedules with management approval for some roles
  • 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