Community Support Specialist - Residential - Rogers Park Area

Thresholds-Inc; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 46 000 - 55 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive pay

PTO & holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement with 3% match

EAP

Cell phone reimbursement

Public service loan forgiveness

Licensure supervision

Licensure reimbursement

Resumo da oferta

Thresholds-Inc in Rogers Park, Chicago, IL seeks a Community Support Specialist - Residential to deliver direct services including counseling, vocational support, crisis intervention, and psychosocial rehab in a residential setting.

The role focuses on identifying relapse risk and developing relapse prevention plans, with on-site duties at Grais Apartments in Chicago. Housing licensure supervision and licensure reimbursements are offered along with strong benefits.

Qualificações

• Must be 21+ years old.
• High school diploma or GED with 5 years of supervised job-related experience in social services OR Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.

Responsabilidades

• Develops and reviews members’ care plans by identifying goals and needed services.
• Teaches independent and community living skills (housekeeping, meals, coping skills).
• Provides support to members with collateral social service agencies and the community.
• Documents services in an Electronic Health Record in a timely manner.

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED with 5 years supervised experience

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Community Support Specialist - Residential - Rogers Park Area

Job Category: Staff

Requisition Number: COMMU008608

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Grais Apartments
6808 N Wayne Ave
Chicago, IL 606263708, USA

Description

The Community Support Specialist provides direct service to clients through individual and group counseling/therapy, vocational support, crisis intervention, and psycho-social rehabilitation. They identify risk factors related to relapse and develop relapse prevention plans and strategies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and reviews members’ care plans by identifying goals, objectives, and specific mental health services needed.
• Teaches members independent and community living skills, such as housekeeping, meal preparation, coping skills, etc.
• Provides support to members with collateral social service agencies and the community.
• Documents services provided in an Electronic Health Record in a timely manner.

EDUCATION

• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have:
• High school diploma or GED certificate with 5 years of supervised job-related experience in the field of social services OR Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

REQUIREMENTS

• Daily access to a personal vehicle
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to provide transportation for members of the program
• Must obtain and maintain liability car insurance of:
• $100,000 per person bodily injury
• $300,000 per accident
• $100,000 property damage

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Pay: $23.10 - $26.54 per hour / $46,384 - $55,200 annually
• Commensurate with education, experience, and licensure
• $1000 salary increase for LSW or LPC licensure
• $1000 salary increase for CRSS
• Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
• 4 medical insurance plans, dental insurance, & vision insurance
• 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 (CRSS, LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
• Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal

Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to fostering an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency's mission. Click here to learn more.

One of the oldest and largest mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to work for, several years in a row.

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