Envision Unlimited
Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) Peer Mentor (Mental Health)
Envision Unlimited, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Description Description:
About Envision Unlimited:
Founded in 1948 in Chicago, Envision Unlimited provides a full spectrum of care for individuals with disabilities ranging in age from infancy to 80+. We serve all individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, and foster care. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, foster care and Supportive Housing. Learn more at:
www.envisionunlimited.org
Summary: Peer Mentor will serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary team together with doctors and nurses, clinicians, and case managers under the direction of a team leader. The Peer Mentor will use life experiences and knowledge of the mental health system to engage clients in active treatment, and provide encouragement and support, education, and recreational opportunities to help clients thrive in a community setting.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Essential Responsibilities for the Peer Mentor, include but are not limited to: Provide outreach and engagement services to individual clients participating in the ACT Program Share stories of own success in accordance with comfort level Facilitate group conversations with clients, family members, and legal guardians about available resources at Envision Unlimited and the MH system at large. Have input in the development of treatment plan goals Accompany clients on recreational activities and Drop-in Center events Assist staff to develop resources for clients and link them to appropriate services Provide individual and group peer counseling Able to Develop Crisis and medication adherence plans with clients POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
Join us to make a difference one person at a time: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3087591/Envision - Unlimited/Certified -Recovery-Support-Specialist-CRSS-Peer-Mentor-Mental-Health
Requirements:
EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or GED Must be able to pass criminal background check Applicants must have lived experience with recovery from mental health, and/or addiction together with working knowledge of larger systems such as the State Department of Mental Health Knowledge of Medicaid is a plus Must feel comfortable with public speaking and have excellent oral and written communication skills Must have a valid Driver's License and daily use of a reliable car *Preference is given to Certified Recovery Support Specialists. Must be willing and able to secure certification within one year of employment if not already a CRSS .
Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Compensation & Benefits: Base Salary:
$40,000 per year Paid Time Off:
11 Vacation days, 12 Holidays days, 3 sick days, 3 personal days Illinois Paid Leave : 40 hours (accrued) Insurance:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement:
403(b) plan Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Mileage reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility Cell phone reimbursement (or use of company phone) Free clinical supervision for licensure (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC) Reimbursement for professional licensure and renewal fees Include boutiques of voluntary benefits.
Job Description Description:
About Envision Unlimited:
Founded in 1948 in Chicago, Envision Unlimited provides a full spectrum of care for individuals with disabilities ranging in age from infancy to 80+. We serve all individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, and foster care. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, foster care and Supportive Housing. Learn more at:
www.envisionunlimited.org
Summary: Peer Mentor will serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary team together with doctors and nurses, clinicians, and case managers under the direction of a team leader. The Peer Mentor will use life experiences and knowledge of the mental health system to engage clients in active treatment, and provide encouragement and support, education, and recreational opportunities to help clients thrive in a community setting.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Essential Responsibilities for the Peer Mentor, include but are not limited to: Provide outreach and engagement services to individual clients participating in the ACT Program Share stories of own success in accordance with comfort level Facilitate group conversations with clients, family members, and legal guardians about available resources at Envision Unlimited and the MH system at large. Have input in the development of treatment plan goals Accompany clients on recreational activities and Drop-in Center events Assist staff to develop resources for clients and link them to appropriate services Provide individual and group peer counseling Able to Develop Crisis and medication adherence plans with clients POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
Join us to make a difference one person at a time: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3087591/Envision - Unlimited/Certified -Recovery-Support-Specialist-CRSS-Peer-Mentor-Mental-Health
Requirements:
EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or GED Must be able to pass criminal background check Applicants must have lived experience with recovery from mental health, and/or addiction together with working knowledge of larger systems such as the State Department of Mental Health Knowledge of Medicaid is a plus Must feel comfortable with public speaking and have excellent oral and written communication skills Must have a valid Driver's License and daily use of a reliable car *Preference is given to Certified Recovery Support Specialists. Must be willing and able to secure certification within one year of employment if not already a CRSS .
Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Compensation & Benefits: Base Salary:
$40,000 per year Paid Time Off:
11 Vacation days, 12 Holidays days, 3 sick days, 3 personal days Illinois Paid Leave : 40 hours (accrued) Insurance:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement:
403(b) plan Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Mileage reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility Cell phone reimbursement (or use of company phone) Free clinical supervision for licensure (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC) Reimbursement for professional licensure and renewal fees Include boutiques of voluntary benefits.