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
Utilize person-centered planning methods/strategies to gather information, to get to know the members and legally responsible persons to adequately address specific needs of the individual
Provide education and support to members and guardians in learning about and exercising rights and responsibilities.

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 Northern or North Central Region, which includes the following counties: Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Gates, Halifax, Hertford, Martin, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Warren, Beaufort, Dare, Edgecombe, Greene, Hyde, Nash, Pamlico, Pitt, Tyrell, Washington and Wilson
Must be able to travel within catchment as required.

Peer Support Specialist

Key skills