Crisis Recovery Support Specialist – Bilingual

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Competitive Salary

Hourly wage $20.20

Advancement opportunities

Healthcare & PTO

Training provided

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is seeking a Crisis Response Specialist to support clients in mental health and substance use crises, by phone or in person, in the Chicago area.

The role requires a high school diploma, CADC or Recovery Specialist certification, and strong communication skills; Spanish-English bilingual preferred. Training provided; comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CADC (Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor) certification preferred.
• Certified Recovery Support Specialist certification required, or to be obtain within one year of date of hire.
• Lived mental health or substance abuse experience required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to clients’ experiencing a mental health crisis or substance use crisis via telephone or in person.
• Provide shift coverage in Mobile Crisis and maintain a case load of community-based clients.
• Responsible for engaging, providing relapse education, and supporting clients in their recovery journey via telephone or in person.
• Serve as a mentor to clients and provide on-going support.
• Partner with clients to access the service and supports that will help individuals attain personal recovery goals.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individuals in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Organization skills

Phone/in person counseling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CADC certification

Certified Recovery Support Specialist certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is seeking a Crisis Response Specialist to support clients in mental health and substance use crises, by phone or in person, in the Chicago area.

The role requires a high school diploma, CADC or Recovery Specialist certification, and strong communication skills; Spanish-English bilingual preferred. Training provided; comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.