Crisis Support Advocate | Peer Recovery & Training

Thresholds-Inc; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Medical plans

403(b) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Public service loan forgiveness

Licensure supervision

Job summary

Thresholds is seeking a Crisis Support Specialist for the Living Room McHenry. You will engage guests, listen to their stories, and guide them toward recovery while modeling coping strategies. A welcoming, supportive environment helps guests lead their recovery path.

You will prepare food, maintain a clean, welcoming space, and connect guests with services. Training and CRSS certification support are provided to foster professional growth, with competitive compensation and benefits, including

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health recovery preferred but not required
• Effective communication and relationship-building
• Strong time management and organization
• To be at least 21 years old
• High school diploma or GED certificate required
• Higher education in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field preferred
• Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) preferred

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and learn their names as part of inviting them to take the lead in determining their recovery path
• Prepare food for guests and ensure that the space is neat and tidy
• Engage guests in conversation to hear their stories, learn about their interests and strengths, and encourage steps in recovery
• Keep up to date on current trends in the mental health field and deepen knowledge through training opportunities
• Provide advocacy, information, and peer support to Living Room guests
• Offer supervision for CRSS certification and reimbursement for testing and application fees

Skills

Lived experience with mental health

Effective communication

Relationship-building

Time management

21+ years old

Education

High school diploma or GED

Higher education in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field

Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) preferred

Job description

Thresholds is seeking a Crisis Support Specialist for the Living Room McHenry. You will engage guests, listen to their stories, and guide them toward recovery while modeling coping strategies. A welcoming, supportive environment helps guests lead their recovery path.

You will prepare food, maintain a clean, welcoming space, and connect guests with services. Training and CRSS certification support are provided to foster professional growth, with competitive compensation and benefits, including