Certified Recovery Support Specialist- Livingroom

Trinity Services Inc.; Illinois; Sur place; USD 45 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Educational Assistance

Paid time off

Sick time

Paid Holidays

Personal Time

Potential Year-End Bonus

Cookie Jar Financial Assistance

Bounty Bucks Referral Program

Résumé du poste

Trinity Services, Inc. in Grundy County, IL seeks a Certified Recovery Support Specialist to support individuals in mental health crisis with peer-based guidance and recovery planning. You will model self-care, facilitate coping strategies, and help clients access resources in a community-focused setting.

The role requires lived experience, CRSS certification, GED/HS diploma, and a valid driver’s license. Shift is 10 pm–8 am; benefits include health coverage, PTO, holidays, and growth

Qualifications

• Lived experience as a consumer of mental health or substance use services is required.
• GED or high school diploma; CRSS certification required.
• WRAP certification or willingness to complete training.

Responsabilités

• Provide compassionate peer support to individuals in mental health crisis situations.
• Collaborate with individuals to develop a personalized recovery plan for safety and comfort.
• Teach and model problem-solving, identify self-talk barriers, and approaches to fears.
• Assist participants in identifying strengths, recovery goals, and barriers to interventions.
• Serve as a role model for recovery with coping and self-care techniques.
• Participate in trainings, seminars, and meetings to improve peer support.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess high-risk indicators.
• Conduct outreach and connect participants to community resources and services.
• Provide follow-up to ensure continuity of care and engagement.
• Participate in daily Living Room upkeep and may float to Joliet as needed.

Connaissances

Empathy

Active listening

Communication

Peer-group facilitation

Community resources knowledge

Technology for documentation

Crisis tolerance

Professional boundaries

Formation

GED or HS diploma

CRSS certification

WRAP certification / willingness

Outils

Driver’s license

Description du poste

Position Overview

The Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) plays a vital role in supporting individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Utilizing their lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery, the RSS provides peer-based support, facilitates individualized recovery planning, and models effective self-care and coping strategies. This role is community-focused, emphasizing outreach, resource navigation, and empowerment to help individuals achieve their recovery and wellness goals.

Note

Lived experience as a consumer of mental health or substance use disorder services is required.

Location

Grundy County, IL (TBD)

Program/Service

Living Room Program

Schedule/Shift

10 pm-8am

Salary

$44,500 – $51,500 commensurate of experience

Reports To

Living Room Director

Network Or Department

Network 9

Essential Functions

• Provide compassionate peer support to individuals in mental health crisis situations.
• Collaborate with individuals to develop a personalized recovery plan that ensures safety and comfort.
• Teach and model effective problem-solving techniques, methods for identifying and combating negative self-talk, and approaches to overcoming fears.
• Assist participants in identifying personal strengths, recovery goals, wellness objectives, and barriers, and help determine appropriate interventions.
• Serve as a role model for recovery by demonstrating effective coping techniques, self‑help strategies, and self‑care practices.
• Participate in relevant trainings, seminars, and meetings to continuously improve peer support practices.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess and respond to high‑risk indicators.
• Conduct outreach and assist participants with connecting to community‑based resources and services.
• Provide follow‑up support to ensure continuity of care and engagement with services.
• Participate in the daily upkeep of the Living Room (ex. Assist with cleaning, preparing food, laundry)
• May need to float to Joliet Living Room if staffing coverage is needed
• Other duties may be assigned based on the needs of the program

Skills And Abilities

• Strong empathy, active listening, and communication skills with an ability to build trust and rapport.
• Ability to engage and support individuals with diverse backgrounds and complex needs.
• Skilled in facilitating group discussions and peer‑led recovery or support groups.
• Knowledge of community resources and services related to mental health, substance use, and recovery.
• Comfortable using technology to complete documentation, communicate with team members, and access resources.
• Capacity to remain calm and supportive in high‑stress or crisis situations.
• Ability to uphold professional boundaries while maintaining a peer‑centered approach.
• Non‑judgmental mindset and commitment to promoting hope, recovery, and empowerment.
• Public speaking and advocacy skills to promote recovery‑oriented services and education.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Physical Demands

• Be able to lift over 40 pounds from floor to waist unassisted
• Be able to push and pull 75 pounds
• Be able to complete deep knee squats
• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Operate motor vehicles
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment
• Physical activities that could be used include: driving, balancing, pulling, pushing, standing, climbing, grasping, stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and repetitive motion.

Qualifications

• Lived experience as a consumer of mental health or substance use services (required).
• GED or high school diploma (required); additional education a plus.
• CRSS (Certified Recovery Support Specialist) certification REQUIRED.
• WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) certification or willingness to complete training.
• Valid driver’s license and current automobile liability insurance (including uninsured motorist coverage).
• Ability to pass all pre‑employment background checks.
• Prior experience working with developmentally disabled individuals (adults and/or children) is a plus.
• Teaching experience and/or experience facilitating peer groups is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time
• Potential Year-End Bonus
• Financial Assistance Program (Cookie Jar)
• Employee Referral Program (Bounty Bucks)

Classification

Nonexempt

Disclaimer

Duties and responsibilities may change, and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.

Statement

Trinity Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti‑discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Trinity Services, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Trinity Services, Inc. conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.