Bilingual CRSS Peer Support Specialist – Crisis Care

Healthcare-Alternative-Systems,-Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 19 days

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

FSA

403(b) Retirement

Life & Disability Insurance

Education & Training Support

EAP

Job summary

Healthcare Alternative Systems (HAS) seeks a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to deliver crisis services at the Living Room across Belmont Cragin, Avondale, and Hermosa. You will de-escalate crises, perform risk assessments, and connect participants to mental health, substance use, domestic violence, and other supports as needed.

You will locate recovery resources, support recovery plans, share personal recovery experiences when appropriate, and assist with outreach, trainings, and

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) – obtained within one year from date of employment is required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis services to participants 18+, de-escalate crises, perform risk assessments, and connect to mental health, substance use, domestic violence, and other services.
• Search and locate community and recovery resources for participants.
• Assist in developing recovery plans of action.
• Share experiences of recovery with participants when clinically appropriate.
• Support information and referrals for homelessness, income insecurity, domestic violence, or other social needs; document in the database.
• Participate in outreach activities and agency meetings; assist with trainings and professional development.
• Create and facilitate communication, group topics, and activities for participants.
• Maintain onsite role and participate in supervision and team meetings.
• Maintain the Living Room and assist with crisis interventions to ensure safety and stabilization.

Skills

Personal recovery experience

Oral and written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

CRSS within 1 year

Willingness to work onsite

Valid Illinois driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Healthcare Alternative Systems (HAS) seeks a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to deliver crisis services at the Living Room across Belmont Cragin, Avondale, and Hermosa. You will de-escalate crises, perform risk assessments, and connect participants to mental health, substance use, domestic violence, and other supports as needed.

You will locate recovery resources, support recovery plans, share personal recovery experiences when appropriate, and assist with outreach, trainings, and