Community-Based Peer Support Specialist

Rincon Family Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Generous PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Rincon Family Services is seeking a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) in the Chicagoland area. The PSS will provide engagement services for clients, supporting their needs in various community settings, including hospitals and shelters. Responsibilities include crisis response and community outreach, ensuring compliance with regulations and documentation standards. Applicants should have a high school diploma, relevant skills in communication and case management, and fluency in Spanish is preferred. Benefits include health insurance, generous PTO, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt, connect and collaborate across differences.
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide engagement services to Wellness West clients.
• Assist in de-escalation during mental health crises.
• Coordinate care with other service providers.

Skills

Good listening

Communication skills

Case management skills

Ability to collaborate across differences

Desire to learn new skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Rincon Family Services is seeking a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) in the Chicagoland area. The PSS will provide engagement services for clients, supporting their needs in various community settings, including hospitals and shelters. Responsibilities include crisis response and community outreach, ensuring compliance with regulations and documentation standards. Applicants should have a high school diploma, relevant skills in communication and case management, and fluency in Spanish is preferred. Benefits include health insurance, generous PTO, and professional development opportunities.