Support Transition and Reentry Specialist

Trillium Health Resources

Support Transition and Reentry (STAR) Specialist providing care coordination for individuals overcoming behavioral health challenges at Trillium Health Resources. Engaging with justice-involved members to facilitate their transition back into community support services.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $42,682 - $54,205 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in care coordination and community resource navigation for individuals transitioning from the criminal justice system. Proficient in person-centered planning and support strategies to address diverse needs and barriers to reentry.

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North Carolina Peer Support Specialist CertificationCare CoordinationCommunity Resource NavigationPerson Centered PlanningLived Experience with Behavioral Health

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Certifications & Qualifications

North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Certification

Industry Keywords

Care ManagementCriminal Justice SystemBehavioral HealthSubstance UseTransitions to Community LivingCommunity-Based ServicesTransition PlanningJustice Involved MembersDiverse BackgroundsWarm Hand Off

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The STAR Specialist provides support to recipients enrolled in the Trillium Support Transition and Reentry (STAR) program.
STAR provides care coordination pre-release and post-release until the individual moves to ongoing Care Management services and supports.
The STAR Specialist educates members and guardians throughout the transition process about how to effectively navigate the criminal justice system, behavioral, physical and social services systems and about the existence of community-based services and supports.
This individual will work with community resources and services to meet the identified needs for recipients who are transitioning back to the community and address specific barriers to reentry which may include access to insurance, disability benefits, transportation, food, clothing, and a safe place to live.
Ensure that recipients are well connected and provide a warm hand off to identify needed treatment and support.
Meet with Justice Involved members in-person in Correctional Facilities and in-person in the community to facilitate care management activities.
Engage members who meet criteria for Transitions to Community Living (TCL) special needs population to provide education about permanent supportive housing, supports, services, and other community resources.
Assist with transition planning and ensure delivery in the most effective manner with a focus on optimal quality outcomes.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED.
Be a person with one (1) year lived experience with a behavioral health condition, substance use, and/or justice involvement.
North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Certification.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must reside within 75 miles of 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.
Preference given to applicants who have their own history of criminal justice system involvement, incarceration, or MH/SU recovery and education, training, and work experience that shows a history of learning and applying the skills needed to work with a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diverse backgrounds is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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