Peer Support Specialist

Trillium Health Resources

. Provide support to recipients enrolled in the Trillium STAR program .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeBeulaville • North Carolina • United StatesJunior💰 $42,682 - $54,205 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing support and education to individuals navigating criminal justice and behavioral health systems, with a focus on person-centered planning and community resource coordination. Holds a North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Certification and possesses lived experience relevant to the role.

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North Carolina Peer Support Specialist CertificationLived Experience with Behavioral Health ConditionKnowledge of Criminal Justice SystemCommunity Resource CoordinationPerson-Centered Planning

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Hard Skills

Transition PlanningCare ManagementEducation and TrainingSupport Services CoordinationBehavioral Health Support

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationEmpathyCultural Competence

Certifications & Qualifications

North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Certification

Industry Keywords

Trillium STAR ProgramCriminal Justice SystemBehavioral HealthSubstance UseCommunity-Based Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support to recipients enrolled in the Trillium STAR program
Educate members and guardians on navigating criminal justice, behavioral, physical, and social services systems
Explain community-based services and supports
Work with recipients’ care teams to provide transition linkages for school, employment, housing, community service opportunities, provider services, and treatment supports
Coordinate with community resources to address reentry barriers including insurance, disability benefits, transportation, food, clothing, and housing
Establish relationships with local county jails, prisons, Probation and Parole, and Pre-release officers
Ensure recipients are connected and provide warm handoffs to needed treatment and support
Meet justice-involved members in correctional facilities and in the community for care management activities
Educate TCL members about permanent supportive housing, supports, services, and community resources
Assist with transition planning and ensure effective delivery focused on quality outcomes
Use person-centered planning to gather information and address individual needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
One (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 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
Preference given to applicants who have their own history of criminal justice system involvement, incarceration, or MH/SU recovery
Education, training, and work experience showing a history of learning and applying skills needed to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
All candidates must pass a drug test as a condition of employment
Resume must include employer name, dates of service, average hours worked per week, essential job duties, education details, and licensure/certification information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits
Work-from-home options for most positions
Flexible work schedules available for some positions 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