Community-Based Recovery Support Specialist

Trinity Services Inc.; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Services, Inc. in Joliet, IL is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist to provide recovery-oriented peer support in community settings. You will help individuals build stability, cope with challenges, and access housing, health, and other resources.

Salary ranges from $36,500 to $47,500 per year. This full-time role requires shifting evenings, reporting to the Program Coordinator, and coordinating with Network 9 for program delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Lived experience with recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges preferred
• Ability to engage individuals using recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approaches
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently in community settings
• Basic computer skills and ability to complete required documentation
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-focused peer support and engagement to individuals served through HCST programs
• Share lived experience in a professional manner to promote hope and recovery
• Assist individuals with service and wellness planning
• Support clients in developing coping skills, daily living skills, and recovery strategies
• Conduct outreach and community engagement to connect individuals to services
• Assist individuals in accessing community resources including housing, medical care, employment, and behavioral health services, which may include providing transportation
• Facilitate or assist with recovery-focused groups and activities
• Attend required team meetings, supervision, and program trainings
• Complete required documentation and progress notes in accordance with agency and program guidelines
• Collaborate with the HCST team to coordinate services and support housing stability

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Trauma-informed approach

Independent work

Documentation skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Trinity Services, Inc. in Joliet, IL is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist to provide recovery-oriented peer support in community settings. You will help individuals build stability, cope with challenges, and access housing, health, and other resources.

Salary ranges from $36,500 to $47,500 per year. This full-time role requires shifting evenings, reporting to the Program Coordinator, and coordinating with Network 9 for program delivery.