Neighborhood Connections Specialist

Req. 2446

Pay Plan Title: Health Specialist

Working Title: Neighborhood Connections Specialist

Cost Center: 52/County SDOH

Position Number: 72053

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Posting Salary Range: $33,820 - $43,497

Office Location: Remote in Northern or North Central Region                      

POSTING DETAILS:

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Trillium Health Resources is a local governmental agency (LME/MCO) in North Carolina that manages serious mental health, substance use, and intellectual/developmental disability services. Serving in 46 counties, we help individuals and their families strengthen well-being and build foundations for a healthy life.

Join our team as we empower others to live their best lives by providing access to quality healthcare. We offer a challenging, engaging work environment where staff take home more than a paycheck. Every day, we see the results of our dedication – in the smiles of children on our accessible playgrounds and in the pride on the face of an adult cooking a meal for the first time. Working at Trillium Health Resources is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to make a direct impact on the communities we serve.

At Trillium, we know that empowering others begins with supporting and developing our team. That’s why we offer competitive benefits and work-from-home flexibility so that our employees thrive outside of the office. We’re also committed to building a diverse, inclusive culture where all employees have the potential to grow professionally and personally.

What We’re Looking For:

Seeking individuals who can make a difference and to be part of grassroots solutions for community development in defined health communities. Trillium Health Resources is a growth oriented Managed Care Organization that desires to improve our capability to address non-medical drivers of health for members in the communities we serve. The Trillium Neighborhood Connections Health Specialist will take part in efforts to address housing related challenges, transportation, food insecurity, employment and education challenges, interpersonal safety and toxic stress, as well as community inclusion and isolation. 

On a typical day, you might:

• Receive referrals related to members’ unmet health related resource needs. 
• Link members with relevant resources.
• Represent Trillium Health Resources by involvement in conferences and meetings. 
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• Utilize designated software platforms to make closed loop referrals. 
• Documentation in prescribed platforms.
• Develop, present, and teach a variety of workshops to members.

Employee Benefits:

Trillium knows that work/life balance is important. That’s why we offer our employees competitive benefits and flexibility that is second to none. Take a look at what we have to offer:

• Typical working hours are 8:30am-5pm
• A remote work option available for most positions
• Health Insurance - no premium for employee coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO) of 24 days, plus 12 paid holidays within first year of employment
• NC Local Government retirement pension. This is a defined-benefit retirement plan that will pay you a monthly amount upon retirement, for the rest of your life, with as little as five years of service. For more information, go to: https://files.nc.gov/retire/documents/files/Actives/LGERSHandbook.pdf
• 401k with 5% employer match & immediate vesting
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employer

Qualifications: 

Education:

 High School or GED

Experience: 

A minimum of one (1) year experience in the Health and Human Services field, including experience working with any combination of the BH/SU/IDD population and/or experience with public speaking/training and/or teaching. OR 

Equivalent combination of education/experience. 

Preferred Experience:

Prefer lived experience, Community Development experience, and/or experience with community-based organizations and/or community partners centered around housing, food insecurity, transportation, education & employment, interpersonal violence/toxic stress and/or social integration and inclusion.

License/Certification: N/A

Must have a valid driver’s license

Must reside in North Carolina to be considered for remote status

Deadline for application: December 23,2024@11:59pm

To be considered for employment, all candidates are required to submit an application through ADP and upload a current resume.  Your resume must provide your level of education and detailed work experience, including: 

• Employer Name
  1. Dates of service (month & year)
  2. Average number of hours worked per week
  3. Essential duties of the job as related to the position you’re applying for
• Education
  1. Degree type
  2. Date degree was awarded
  3. Institution
• Licensure/certification, if applicable

After submitting your application through our career center in ADP, your resume will be reviewed to ensure that your skills and experience meet the essential criteria for the role you have applied for.

Join our Talent Community through our ADP career center to stay informed about positions you may qualify for. Remember to keep an update resume in the Talent Community profile. 

The diversity of the communities we serve is reflected in our employees. Trillium Health Resources is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Trillium Health Resources is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test as a condition of employment.

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