Peer Support Specialist – In Reach

Trillium Health Resources

. Provide peer-based support using lived experience to build trust and support engagement in services .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeRemote • 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 peer-based support and facilitating community engagement, with a strong focus on promoting self-advocacy and independence among individuals with behavioral health conditions. Holds the North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist certification and possesses lived experience to effectively connect individuals to services and resources.

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North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist (NCCPSS)Lived Experience With Behavioral Health ConditionCommunity Engagement FacilitationOutreach and Engagement SupportSelf-Advocacy Promotion

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Hard Skills

Peer-Based SupportService NavigationGroup FacilitationEducational Session CoordinationCommunity Resource Connection

Soft Skills

Trust BuildingActive ListeningEmpathyCommunicationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist (NCCPSS)

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthSubstance UseSelf-AdvocacyIndependenceCommunity Resources

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

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 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

Comp & perks

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