Certified Recovery Support Specialist- Livingroom

Trinity Services, Inc.; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Educational Assistance

Paid time off

Sick time

Paid Holidays

Personal Time

Year-End Bonus

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Trinity Services, Inc. is seeking a Certified Recovery Support Specialist for the Living Room Program in Joliet, IL. You will provide peer support, help design personalized recovery plans, and connect participants with community resources and services.

The role emphasizes outreach, empowerment, and collaborative care, with evening hours on the 2nd shift. Lived experience and CRSS certification are required, along with WRAP training or willingness to obtain it.

Qualifications

• Lived experience as a consumer of mental health or substance use services (required).
• CRSS certification required.
• WRAP certification or willingness to complete training.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate peer support to individuals in mental health crisis.
• Collaborate with individuals to develop a personalized recovery plan.
• Teach and model effective problem-solving techniques and coping strategies.
• Assist participants in identifying strengths, recovery goals, and barriers.
• Serve as a role model for recovery with coping techniques and self-care practices.
• Participate in trainings and meetings to improve peer support.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess high-risk indicators.
• Conduct outreach to connect participants with community resources.
• Provide follow-up to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist with Living Room upkeep and daily operations.
• May float to Joliet Living Room if staffing coverage is needed.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Communication

Engage diverse backgrounds

Group facilitation

Resource knowledge

Tech for documentation

Calm under pressure

Professional boundaries

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

GED or high school diploma

CRSS certification

WRAP certification or willingness

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Certified Recovery Support Specialist- Livingroom

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Job Description

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 : 2000 Glenwood Ave, Joliet, IL 60435

Program/Service : Living Room Program

Schedule/Shift : 2nd shift 3:00pm-11:00pm

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

Application Requirement : Cover letter must be included with application

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 ifstaffing coverage isneeded
• 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

  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
  • 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.

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