Veterans Community Support Specialist - Growth & Recovery

Thresholds-Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

$1000 licensure salary increase (LSW/L

Job summary

Thresholds-Inc in Chicago is seeking a Community Support Specialist for the Veterans Project to provide community-based mental health and substance-use support. You will collaborate with a care team, remove barriers to services, and help clients navigate complex systems on their journey to recovery.

You will develop care plans, transport clients to appointments, and support daily living skills while adapting to each client’s unique schedule and treatment plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 5 years of supervised clinical experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field plus 2 years of supervised clinical experience.
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Military service preferred.
• Housing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and substance use treatment support in clients' communities.
• Develop care plans, connect clients with resources, and navigate systems.
• Help clients strengthen daily living skills and attend appointments.
• Coordinate transportation to doctors, benefits offices, and grocery stores.
• Adapt to each client’s schedule and treatment plan.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship-building

Time management

Organizational skills

Driver's license & car access

Transportation to clients

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related

Bachelor’s degree in unrelated field + 2 years supervised clinical experience

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related

Military service preferred

Housing experience preferred

Job description

Thresholds-Inc in Chicago is seeking a Community Support Specialist for the Veterans Project to provide community-based mental health and substance-use support. You will collaborate with a care team, remove barriers to services, and help clients navigate complex systems on their journey to recovery.

You will develop care plans, transport clients to appointments, and support daily living skills while adapting to each client’s unique schedule and treatment plan.