Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Chicago - River North

Family Guidance Centers, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in behavioral healthcare is seeking a Peer Recovery Support Specialist to join their Chicago team. This role involves working closely with individuals facing substance use challenges, providing essential guidance and support to enhance their recovery journey. You will engage with patients, develop personalized relapse prevention plans, and foster community connections, all while working within a compassionate and innovative environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have a background in recovery, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of recovery from substance use or mental health challenges.
• Certification as a Recovery Support Specialist required within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with patients to enhance their recovery in individual and group settings.
• Develop individualized relapse prevention plans and assist in building support networks.

Skills

Patient Engagement

Coaching

Support and Guidance

Relapse Prevention Planning

Community Resource Training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Chicago - River North

• Job Tracking ID: 512588-896880
• Job Location: Chicago, IL
• Job Level: Entry Level (less than 2 years)

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance use disorder, as well as an array of other related problems. Since 1969, FGC’s comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society. Family Guidance Centers, Inc seeks to support the behavioral health of individuals, families, and communities through our commitment to innovation, accountability, and compassionate care to facilitate positive, lasting change.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with patients with substance use problems to enhance their recovery, in individual and group settings.
• Provide individualized, ongoing guidance, coaching, and support with appropriate professional boundaries and means.
• Achieve 6 hours of patient engagement per day worked and documented appropriately in SAMMS (30 hours per week).
• Prioritize engagement with all newly admitted patients.
• Assist and provide motivation, support, and education to individuals in treatment at FGC.
• Provide training in the use of personal and community resources.
• Develop individualized relapse prevention plans and assist in developing formal and informal community supports.
• Assist individuals with increasing social support networks of relatives, friends, and/or significant others.
• Offer encouragement in times of crisis and stress to eliminate potential barriers to ongoing recovery.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Work Location: 310 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago

Pay Rate: $19.23 with certification; $18.26 without certification

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD).

DCFS clearance required.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity, pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion.

Experience and Skills:

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years old. Must have at least one year of recovery from substance use, mental health, or co-occurring substance use and mental health challenges.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certified by the Illinois Certification Board (ICB, Inc.) as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CRPS) or be certified within one year of employment date.

Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employment that includes