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TRILLIUM HEALTH RESOURCES

Peer Support Specialist

NC · Remote

$42K - $54K/yr

Peer Support Specialist Working Title: Peer Support Specialist Cost Center: 9200/Community ... Remote within 75 miles of Trillium's Mid State Region (See requirements section for included ...

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Durham, NC · On-site +1

$53K - $78K/yr

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Durham, NC · On-site +1

$53K - $78K/yr

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How much do remote peer support specialist jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote peer support specialist in the United States is $19.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote peer support specialist?

A Remote Peer Support Specialist provides virtual emotional support, guidance, and mentorship to individuals facing mental health challenges or life difficulties. They use their own lived experiences to offer empathy, encouragement, and resources, typically through phone calls, video meetings, or online messaging platforms. This role often involves helping clients set goals, develop coping strategies, and connect with relevant community services. The position requires strong communication skills, active listening, and sometimes certification in peer support. Since it is remote, specialists must be comfortable using technology to engage with clients effectively.

What does a typical day look like for a remote peer support specialist?

A typical day for a Remote Peer Support Specialist involves connecting with clients through scheduled video calls, phone conversations, or secure chat platforms to offer emotional support, share recovery resources, and encourage goal setting. You may document sessions, follow up on action plans, and collaborate with clinicians or case managers when needed. Most work is done independently from home, but regular team meetings and supervision sessions provide support and professional development opportunities. Balancing scheduled sessions with administrative tasks is common, and flexibility is important to meet the diverse needs of those you support.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote peer support specialist?

A Remote Peer Support Specialist typically requires lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery, completion of peer support training, and often a state-recognized certification. Familiarity with online communication platforms, client management systems, and secure messaging tools is important for remote service delivery. Outstanding active listening, empathy, and the ability to establish trust and maintain professional boundaries set top performers apart in this field. These skills enable specialists to effectively support and empower peers, fostering recovery and resilience in a virtual environment.

Can you become a remote peer support specialist online?

Yes, many organizations offer remote peer support specialist roles that can be performed online. These positions often require relevant certifications, strong communication skills, and the ability to use virtual communication tools. Training and supervision are typically provided remotely as well.
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Peer Support Specialist

NC • Remote

TRILLIUM HEALTH RESOURCES
501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about TRILLIUM HEALTH RESOURCESexternal

$42K - $54K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Pay Plan Title: Peer Support Specialist

Working Title: Peer Support Specialist

Cost Center: 9200/Community Transition

Position Number: 72078

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Posting Salary Range: $42,682 - $54,205

Office Location: Remote within 75 miles of Trillium’s Mid State Region (See requirements section for included counties)


POSTING DETAILS:


Make an Impact


Trillium Health Resources is a Tailored Plan and Managed Care Organization (MCO) serving 46 counties across North Carolina. We manage services for individuals with serious mental health needs, substance use disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and intellectual/development (IDD) disabilities. Our mission is to help individuals and families build strong foundations for healthy, fulfilling lives.


Why Work for Us? 


Trillium believes that empowering others begins with supporting our team. We offer our employees:


  • A collaborative, mission-driven work environment
  • Competitive benefits and work-from-home options for most positions
  • Opportunities for professional growth in a diverse inclusive culture


Every day, our work changes lives – from children thriving through early intervention and school-based therapies, to adults with severe mental illness living independently and contributing to their communities.


If you are looking for a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of others, apply today!


What We’re Looking For


Trillium Health Resources has a career opening for a Peer Support Specialist to join our Support Transition and Reentry (STAR) team! The Peer Support Specialist provides support to recipients enrolled in the Trillium STAR program. The STAR program is a specialty care team serving adults experiencing BH or IDD conditions who are exiting incarceration. Recipients are referred by the Correctional Facility up to 90 days before release. STAR provides care coordination pre-release and post-release until the individual moves to ongoing Care Management services and supports. The Peer Support 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. The Peer Support Specialist is responsible for working with the recipient’s care team to provide transition linkages including school, employment, housing coordination, community service opportunities, provider services and other identified treatment supports and services. 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.


This position will establish relationships with all area Justice systems including but not limited to all local county jails and prisons and Probation and Parole and Pre-release officers.


On a typical day, you might:


  • 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.


Employee Benefits:


Trillium knows that work/life balance is essential. That’s why we offer:


  • Typical working hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; flexible work schedules available for some positions with management approval.
  • Work-from-home options available for most positions
  • 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) https://www.myncretirement.gov/systems-funds/local-governmental-employees-retirement-system-lgers/lgers-handbook
  • 401k with 5% employer match and immediate vesting
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
  • Quarterly stipend for remote work supplies


Qualifications


Required:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • One (1) year lived experience with a behavioral health condition and/or substance use. *Lived Experience is defined as living in recovery with mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
  • 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.


Preferred:

  • 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.


Deadline for Application: September 10,2026@11:59pm


How to Apply


To be considered, submit your application and resume through our ADP Career Center. Your resume must include:


  • Employer name, dates of service (month/year), average hours worked per week, and essential job duties
  • Education details (degree type, date awarded, institution, field of study)
  • Licensure/certification information, if applicable


After submission, your resume will be reviewed to ensure it meets the essential criteria for the position. You’ll be notified by HR regarding your application status as appropriate. All applicants will receive a final update once the recruitment cycle closes.


Join our Talent Community through ADP to stay informed about future opportunities. Be sure to keep your resume updated in your profile.


Trillium Health Resources is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and a drug-free workplace. All candidates must pass a drug test as a condition of employment.


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