FT Recovery Support Specialist, Mobile Crisis - Overnight

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

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

Benefits and Perks:

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $20.20/Hourly.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

• 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 clints 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 individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CADC (Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor) certification preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in the human service or social serviced required.
• 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.
• Bilingual, Spanish and English, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Background check clearance required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.