Community Support Specialist - Residential - Rogers Park Area

Description

The Community Support Specialist provides direct service to clients through individual and group counseling/therapy, vocational support, crisis intervention, and psycho-social rehabilitation. They identify risk factors related to relapse and develop relapse prevention plans and strategies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and reviews members’ care plans by identifying goals, objectives, and specific mental health services needed.

• Teaches members independent and community living skills, such as housekeeping, meal preparation, coping skills, etc.

• Provides support to members with collateral social service agencies and the community.

• Documents services provided in an Electronic Health Record in a timely manner.

EDUCATION

• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have:

• High school diploma or GED certificate with 5 years of supervised job-related experience in the field of social services OR Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

REQUIREMENTS

• Daily access to a personal vehicle

• Valid driver’s license

• Willingness to provide transportation for members of the program

• Must obtain and maintain liability car insurance of:

• $100,000 per person bodily injury

• $300,000 per accident

• $100,000 property damage

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Pay: $23.10 - $26.54 per hour / $46,384 - $55,200 annually

• Commensurate with education, experience, and licensure

• $1000 salary increase for LSW or LPC licensure

• $1000 salary increase for CRSS

• Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)

• 4 medical insurance plans, dental insurance, & vision insurance

• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match

• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)

• Mileage reimbursement

• Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month)

• Public service loan forgiveness

• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (CRSS, LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)

• Reimbursement for professional licensure and license 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. (https://www.thresholds.org/about)

One of the oldest and largest 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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