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Pilsen Wellness Center, Inc.

Monitor - South Chicago

Pilsen Wellness Center, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview Pilsen Wellness Center, Inc. is a community-based not-for-profit agency that provides culturally sensitive services to a multicultural population with limited financial resources. The organization's mission is to provide quality human services to economically disadvantaged children and families. The agency comprises five divisions - Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Youth Services, Early Intervention and Education, supported through 17 locations.

Position Summary We are seeking a Monitor to join our Drop in Center located in our South Chicago office at

2938 E 89th Ave Chicago IL 60617 . The Drop-In Center Program supports individuals in recovery by promoting empowerment, personal growth, and responsibility. This community-based program helps participants work toward greater independence. The ideal candidate will work with individuals living with Serious Mental Illness (SMI)—including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression.

Work Schedule

Wednesday and Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Thursday: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday and Sunday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Rest Days (Days Off): Monday and Tuesday

Duties and Responsibilities

This individual will provide peer support services to participants with serious mental illnesses in the Drop-In Center.

The Monitor will function as a role model to peers; exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills.

Serve as a consumer advocate, providing information and peer support for participants in outpatient settings.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED; Bilingual (Spanish) required.

Compensation $34,528 USD per year

Benefits The agency offers medical insurance, dental and life insurance. Pilsen Wellness Center also offers a generous time off package which includes vacation days in the first year, sick days and 11 days of holiday pay.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

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