Residential Support Specialist Substitute- Kankakee

Thresholds; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 48,048 - 52,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Medical insurance plans

403(b) retirement plan with employer 3

EAP

Job summary

Thresholds is seeking a Residential Support Specialist Substitute for Kankakee, IL. This part‑time role helps people with mental health and substance use treatment in their communities, coordinating care and transportation to appointments.

Youll work within a collaborative team, supporting care planning and helping clients improve daily living skills while following each client’s treatment plan. The position offers training opportunities and room for growth within Thresholds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 5 years supervised clinical experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Bachelor’s in unrelated field plus 2 years supervised clinical experience.
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and substance use treatment support in the community.
• Assist with care planning and remove barriers to mental healthcare.
• Help clients with daily living skills and accompany to appointments.
• Drive clients to doctors, benefits offices, or the grocery store.
• Adapt to each client’s schedule and treatment plan.

Skills

Mental health advocacy

Effective communication

Time management

Driving license & car insurance

Transportation to clients

Shift flexibility

21+ years old

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Psychology / Social Work

Bachelor's in unrelated field + 2 years supervision

Master's degree in Psychology / Social Work

Job description

Residential Support Specialist Substitute – Kankakee

Job Category: Staff

Requisition Number: COMMU008381

• Posted: July 7, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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202 N Schuyler Ave
Ste 205
Kankakee, IL 60901, USA

At Thresholds, we believe in meeting people where they’re at – in their environment and on their journey to recovery. Community Support Specialists (CSS) provide mental health and substance use treatment support where it makes the most impact – in a person’s community.

Working as a Community Support Specialist is a unique learning opportunity. Through care planning, you will be an integral part of a client’s growth and recovery. You will remove barriers to mental healthcare through case management: connecting our clients with resources and helping them navigate complex systems. You will help clients strengthen daily living skills as you drive them to doctors’ appointments, to benefits offices, or to the grocery store. Each day will be a little bit different, requiring you to adapt to your client’s schedule, needs, and treatment plan.

The culture at Thresholds is collaborative and supportive, providing you with the tools and resources you need for the best client care. Opportunities for training and professional development, including clinical supervision, will deepen your knowledge and expand your clinical skills in harm reduction, trauma‑informed care, and other evidence‑based practices. This invaluable experience will set you up for a variety of career paths and growth opportunities within our organization.

To succeed in this role, you need:

• Passion for mental health advocacy
• Effective communication and relationship‑building skills
• Strong time management and organization
• To be at least 21 years old
• A valid driver’s license, current car insurance, and daily access to your own car
• Willingness to provide transportation to clients
• Available to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift

Many education and experience paths are eligible for this role:

• High school diploma or GED certificate and 5 years of supervised clinical experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and 2 years of supervised clinical experience
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

What sets Thresholds apart:

• Competitive Pay – $23.10 – $25.10/hour / $48,048 – $52,200 annually
• Good Faith Range
• Based upon education, experience, and licensure
• Clinical Roles – list below
• $1,000 salary increase for LSW or LPC licensure
• $1,000 salary increase for CRSS
• Generous PTO
• Dental insurance, vision insurance, 4 medical insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement plans with 3% employer match
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month)
• Public service loan forgiveness
• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
• Reimbursement for licensure and licensure renewal

Thresholds is a mission‑driven agency with a deep commitment to fostering an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency’s mission. Click here to learn more.

One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row.

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