Recovery Specialist, CST

LSSI; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Competitive salary

Hourly pay 22–24

Opportunity for advancement

Healthcare insurance

26 days PTO per year

11 paid holidays

Sick time

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Paid training

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a full-time Community Support Team- Recovery Specialist in Chicago, IL. The role collaborates with CST staff to provide direct service and a consumer’s perspective across designated sites, with WRAP-based outpatient contact and transport support.

Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, up to 26 days PTO, 11 holidays, 403(b), EAP, flexible hours, training, and competitive compensation ($22–$24 per hour) with Dayforce Wallet pay option.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check clearance required.
• Certified Recovery Support Specialist credential required; must be obtained within 18 months of date of hire.
• Proficient in the use of the electronic health care record required.
• History of receiving mental health services.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing; access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and input in CST treatment meetings and during day-to-day service provision.
• Manage a caseload of clients providing supportive counseling as assigned and operate as part of a treatment team.
• Facilitate access and linkage to community resources for CST consumers and members.
• Promote recovery and mental health treatment to CST consumers and members.
• Meet with supervisor regularly to discuss issues related to clients, report absences, and discuss policies and procedures.
• Facilitate WRAP plans and provide on-going intensive outpatient case management services in the community.
• Provide transportation to clients.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity and respect.

Skills

Background check clearance

Proficient in EHR

Clear written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Valid driver's license

Access to reliable transportation

Experience with mental health services

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Recovery Support Specialist credential

Job description

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring a full-time Community Support Team- Recovery Specialist, Monday through Friday. Responsible for collaborating with other CST staff to offer a consumer’s perspective and provide direct service to client the CST designated sites.

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 $22-$24/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:

• Provide consultation and input in CST treatment meetings and during day-to-day service provision.
• Manage a case load of clients providing supportive counseling as assigned and operate as part of a treatment team.
• Facilitate access and linkage to community resources for/with CST consumers and members.
• Promote recovery and mental health treatment to CST consumers and members.
• Meet with supervisor regularly to discuss issues related to clients, report absences in a timely manner, and to discuss policies and procedures.
• Facilitate individual Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) and provide on-going intensive outpatient case management services in the community.
• Provide transportation to clients.
• 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.
• Background check clearance required.
• Certified Recovery Support Specialist credential required; must be obtained within 18 months of date of hire.
• Proficient in the use of the electronic health care record required.
• History of receiving mental health services.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience using a pc/computer, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook,Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.