Drop-In Mental Health Recovery Associate

Anixter Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Anixter Center is seeking a part-time Recovery Hub Associate in Chicago, IL to work with individuals with mental health conditions in a 7 days-a-week drop-in center. You will support clients in coping skills, daily living activities, and connection to community resources, while upholding recovery-focused, strengths-based approaches.

Responsibilities include creating a welcoming environment, running groups and 1:1 activities, responding to crises per policy, coordinating with staff, and promoting

Qualifications

• Minimum RSA 21 years old minimum, high school education and demonstrated service skills.
• 6 months experience professionally collaborating with people who are diagnosed with mental illness.
• Must have the physical capacity to lift and transfer program materials.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, accepting environment and support people with mental health maintenance according to individual needs and goals.
• Encourage the development of friendships, positive interactions, and leisure activities.
• Respond to medical and behavioral / psychiatric crisis in accordance with agency policy and procedure.
• Provide effective recovery-based services and assist clients to obtain services suited to their recovery needs. This includes running groups, activities and meetings with clients 1:1.
• Provide emergency assistance/program coverage during scheduled hours, including at other MH sites as required.
• Work as part of a team with other staff to provide required services for clients.
• Develop and implement group mental health services and activities.
• Promote consumer driven mental health services and enhance the abilities of clients to make choices.
• Assist clients to advocate for themselves and engage in stigma busting.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with all stakeholders. Address concerns and issues related to clients and program services. Share information concerning clients with other employees’ as relevant within confidentiality rules.
• Adhere to all agency safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain flexibility while performing duties. This may include the need to travel off-site or to rearrange the scheduling of breaks and lunch to meet the immediate needs of the program.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in both manner and attire as a representative of the agency in conducting all activities, services, and instructions.
• Assist clients with education and support regarding all activities of daily living, hygiene and physical plant cleanliness as needed.
• Support a healthy environment by keeping the physical plant up to agency cleanliness and sanitary standards.
• Complete all competency-based training as required.
• Model and consistently practice support, interacting with clients to develop mutually responsible relationships, avoiding the “helper/helpee” dynamic.
• Utilize structures for the inclusion of member voice into group and events planning, as well as day-to-day activities.
• As member needs change, think creatively about support depending on who is in the services that day.
• Work with all clients in the program, no set caseloads.

Education

High school diploma

Mental Health Professional per Rule 132 or Certified Recovery Support Specialist preferred

Job description

Anixter Center is seeking a part-time Recovery Hub Associate in Chicago, IL to work with individuals with mental health conditions in a 7 days-a-week drop-in center. You will support clients in coping skills, daily living activities, and connection to community resources, while upholding recovery-focused, strengths-based approaches.

Responsibilities include creating a welcoming environment, running groups and 1:1 activities, responding to crises per policy, coordinating with staff, and promoting