Peer Mentor - Certified Recovery Support Specialist

Envision Unlimited; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage (BCBS)

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & LTD Insurance

Paid holidays & vacation time

403B plan

Training & CEUs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Envision Unlimited in Tinley Park, IL is seeking a CRSS/Peer Mentor to connect with faith communities and residents, helping outreach, marketing strategies, and linkages to needed resources.

You will work with staff on education and engagement activities, while maintaining confidentiality and a professional image as a representative of Envision Unlimited.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED and CRSS credential (or obtain within 1 year).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in mental health or social services.
• Ability to use lived recovery experience to help others learn about recovery and resources.
• Strong computer skills including Excel, email and Word.

Responsibilities

• Provide education, technical assistance and support to faith leaders and communities.
• Facilitate outreach and engagement activities in collaboration with staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional conduct aligned with agency policies.
• Attend supervision and trainings as required.

Skills

Lived recovery experience

Public speaking

Group facilitation

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Recovery Support Specialist credential (or within 1 year)

Tools

Excel

Email

Word

Job description

Description

Description

Summary:

CRSS/Peer Mentors provide connection through personal stories to the leadership of faith communities, or their congregations, organizations, and residents, located in communities that have been underserved by mental and behavioral health resources. CRSS/Peer Mentors will work with staff to facilitate outreach activities in the community, develop marketing strategies and aid in linkages to needed resources.

Essential Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

• Adhere to a schedule to include evenings and weekends to provide education, technical assistance and support to faith leaders, their congregations, organizations, and residents
• Be available to work assigned shifts.
• Facilitate (along with other staff) outreach and engagement activities
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability with changes to program needs and schedule as the need arises.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities.

EXPECTATIONS

• Adhere to all the Policies and Procedures of Envision Unlimited.
• At all times, maintain confidentiality according to the Illinois Mental Health code and Confidentiality Act.
• Maintain a professional attitude in conduct, and when interacting with other staff, clients, and outside personnel. Demonstrate conduct and behaviors consistent with agency mission and policies.
• At all times, maintain a professional image and role as a representative of Envision Unlimited.
• Demonstrate respect and support for all other staff.
• Respond sensitively to the diverse populations of the agency, including persons with disabilities and/or mental illness.
• Punctuality- Arrives at work, meetings, and all work-related functions on time. Report any absence, tardiness, or schedule changes to supervisor as soon as possible.
• Maintain appropriate attendance records using Paylocity.
• Attend individual weekly supervision at scheduled times, having prepared questions/concerns and ready to report on progress and productivity. Seek supervision as needed.
• Attend internal and/or external training when available and approved (minimum of 15 hours/year). Attend agency meetings as required.

Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees so classified.

OTHER EXPECTATIONS

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or based upon a person’s legally protected characteristics or conduct, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements may include standing, walking, and sitting; seeing, hearing and listening; clear speech; dexterity and use of hands and fingers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The work environment may include any or all the following: working alone; working with others, verbal contact with others and face-to-face contact.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED and Certified Recovery Support Specialist credential (or obtain within 1 year of employment).
• Requires 2 years of experience within the mental health or social service field. Internships will be considered.
• Must be able to use their lived mental health recovery experience to help others learn about mental illness, the process of recovery and resources within the system.
• Candidate must possess a valid driver's license, licensed and insured reliable automobile, and pass a required criminal background check.
• Must possess basic computer skills in excel, email and word documents.
• Strong preference for people with lived experiences in the mental health systems.
• Knowledge of Community Mental Health, Health Care, and substance use treatment is essential.
• Previous experience teaching, public speaking, and group facilitation is a plus.

*Preference given to Certified Recovery Support Specialists. Must be willing and able to secure certification within one year of employment if not already a CRSS.

Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• Company paid Life and LTD Insurance
• Voluntary plans (Pet insurance, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation, sick time and personal days
• 403B plan
• In house training and CEU’s
• Employee Assistance Network
• Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)
• Opportunity for career growth & development

Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.