Community Support Specialist

Thresholds-Inc; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Health & vision insurance

403(b) match

EAP program

Phone reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

Licensure supervision

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Thresholds is seeking a Community Support Specialist to provide mental health and substance use treatment support in community settings. You’ll help with care planning, remove barriers to care, and drive clients to appointments and services as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications include 21+ years old, a valid driver’s license, strong communication, and dedication to harm-reduction and trauma-informed practices. Monday–Friday schedule with on-call opportunities.

Qualifications

• Passion for mental health advocacy and client-centered care.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Must be at least 21 years old with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and substance use treatment support in the community.
• Perform case management to connect clients with resources.
• Transport clients to appointments, benefits offices, and stores.
• Assist clients with daily living skills and navigating systems.

Skills

Mental health advocacy

Communication skills

Time management

Driver's license

Transport clients

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s in Psychology or Social Work

Bachelor’s in unrelated field + 2 yrs clinical exp

Master’s in Psychology or Social Work

Job description

South Suburbs NFC/Apts
12145 Western Ave
Blue Island, IL 604061387, USA

Description

At Thresholds, we believe in meeting people where they’re at – in their environment and on their journey to recovery. Community Support Specialists (CSS) provide mental health and substance use treatment support where it makes the most impact – in a person’s community.

Working as a Community Support Specialist is a unique learning opportunity. Through care planning, you will be an integral part of a client’s growth and recovery. You will remove barriers to mental healthcare through case management: connecting our clients with resources and helping them navigate complex systems. You will help clients strengthen daily living skills as you drive them to doctors’ appointments, to benefits offices, or to the grocery store. Each day will be a little bit different, requiring you to adapt to your client’s schedule, needs, and treatment plan. The culture at Thresholds is collaborative and supportive, providing you with the tools and resources you need for the best client care. Opportunities for training and professional development, including clinical supervision, will deepen your knowledge and expand your clinical skills in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and other evidence-based practices. This invaluable experience will set you up for a variety of career paths and growth opportunities within our organization.

To succeed in this role, you need:

• Passion for mental health advocacy
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong time management and organization
• To be at least 21 years old
• A valid driver’s license, current car insurance, and daily access to your own car
• Willingness to provide transportation to clients ( driving a personal vehicle is required )
• SHIFT: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM ( Some on- call )

Many education and experience paths are eligible for this role:

• High school diploma or GED certificate and 5 years of supervised clinical experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and 2 years of supervised clinical experience
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

What sets Thresholds apart:

• Competitive pay - Base Rate: $24.85 - $26.83 per hour / $51,688 - $55,800
• Commensurate with education and experience
• Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, & 15 vacation days)
• Dental insurance, vision insurance,choice of 4 medical insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month)
• Public service loan forgiveness
• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
• Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal

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Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency’s mission.

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