Reentry Recovery Peer Counselor (Community-Based)

Trilogy, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual Primary Care

Urgent Care

Mental Health Counseling

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability (Long & Short-Term)

Pet Insurance

FSA

EAP

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer M

Job summary

Trilogy, Inc. in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Recovery Counselor - Peer Support (Reentry) to deliver community-based evaluation and support for individuals with severe mental illness.

The role emphasizes harm-reduction strategies, trauma-informed care, and a strong recovery orientation, with extensive home and community work in partnership with local agencies. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s or high school diploma with clinical experience, plus CRSS or eligibility for certification

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following requirements: Bachelor’s degree or High School Diploma or GED and two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting.
• Must be a past or present consumer of mental health services and willing to share their personal story of recovery with our clients. Strong preference for a history of incarceration or other justice system involvement.
• CRSS certification through IAODAPCA or ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license with daily access to a well-maintained vehicle with $100,000/$300,000 liability insurance.
• Experience working with people with mental health and/or substance use diagnoses preferred.
• Experience in community-based services preferred.
• FREE Virtual Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Mental Health Counseling for ALL Employees
• PAID Maternity/Paternity leave
• Medical Insurance (BCBS of IL)
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• FSA (Health, Dependent Care, Transit)
• EAP
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CCSO and internal Trilogy team to identify, outreach, and connect with referrals in Cook County Jail’s Residential Treatment Units and Cermak Hospital.
• Support coverage of one evening shift per week to accommodate evening discharges from Cook County Jail.
• Provide court support, assistance with pretrial services and probation compliance, and other legal system navigation as needed to mitigate the risk of return to incarceration.
• Assess client’s personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental situation through home, community, and office visits.
• Coordinate the establishment of an individual recovery plan with the client, client’s support system, and other care providers.
• Model for clients good communication skills, recovery-oriented living skills, effective coping skills, and self-help strategies.
• Actively participate in Peer Support meetings and activities to gain additional support in position.
• Remain aware of individual signs of burnout/feeling overwhelmed in the role and seek support as needed.
• Acquire a CRSS credential within 12 months of hire.
• Complete daily progress notes based on services provided to clients in a timely manner reflected in Trilogy’s documentation policy and agency standards
• Recognize and act on opportunities to move clients to appropriate levels of care; provide referrals to additional services as indicated.
• Assist clients in identifying signs and symptoms of de-compensation, assess for crisis situations and or the need for stabilization through hospitalization. Work collaboratively with clients to identify coping skills to assist in managing symptoms and stressors experienced.
• Assist clients in learning and improving independent living skills; i.e. personal hygiene, housekeeping skills, nutrition, and shopping for food and personal items
• Educate and assist clients with applying for entitlements; i.e. Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and LINK
• Accompany and transport clients to important appointments in the community and provide support with issues related to housing, substance use, budgeting, social support, legal issues, and medication.
• Advocate on client’s behalf and empower clients to advocate on behalf of themselves when appropriate
• Communicate effectively within the team model for a multi-disciplinary approach to client care.
• Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CRSS certification

Job description

Trilogy, Inc. in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Recovery Counselor - Peer Support (Reentry) to deliver community-based evaluation and support for individuals with severe mental illness.

The role emphasizes harm-reduction strategies, trauma-informed care, and a strong recovery orientation, with extensive home and community work in partnership with local agencies. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s or high school diploma with clinical experience, plus CRSS or eligibility for certification