Community Support Specialist (Substitute) – Flexible Shifts

Thresholds; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 48,048 - 52,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Medical insurance plans

403(b) retirement plan with employer 3

EAP

Job summary

Thresholds is seeking a Residential Support Specialist Substitute for Kankakee, IL. This part‑time role helps people with mental health and substance use treatment in their communities, coordinating care and transportation to appointments.

Youll work within a collaborative team, supporting care planning and helping clients improve daily living skills while following each client’s treatment plan. The position offers training opportunities and room for growth within Thresholds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 5 years supervised clinical experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Bachelor’s in unrelated field plus 2 years supervised clinical experience.
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and substance use treatment support in the community.
• Assist with care planning and remove barriers to mental healthcare.
• Help clients with daily living skills and accompany to appointments.
• Drive clients to doctors, benefits offices, or the grocery store.
• Adapt to each client’s schedule and treatment plan.

Skills

Mental health advocacy

Effective communication

Time management

Driving license & car insurance

Transportation to clients

Shift flexibility

21+ years old

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Psychology / Social Work

Bachelor's in unrelated field + 2 years supervision

Master's degree in Psychology / Social Work

Job description

Thresholds is seeking a Residential Support Specialist Substitute for Kankakee, IL. This part‑time role helps people with mental health and substance use treatment in their communities, coordinating care and transportation to appointments.

Youll work within a collaborative team, supporting care planning and helping clients improve daily living skills while following each client’s treatment plan. The position offers training opportunities and room for growth within Thresholds.