The Thresholds
Community Support Specialist - Residential Mental Health - Lakeview Area
The Thresholds, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60657
Job Description
Job 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 required 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 - Base Rate: $22.50 - $25.87 hourly / $46,800 - $53,800 annually
Based on education and experience
Generous PTO4 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. As a leader in mental health and substance use services, we pride ourselves in being recognized as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, in the category of companies with more than 1,000 employees.
Job 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 required 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 - Base Rate: $22.50 - $25.87 hourly / $46,800 - $53,800 annually
Based on education and experience
Generous PTO4 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. As a leader in mental health and substance use services, we pride ourselves in being recognized as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, in the category of companies with more than 1,000 employees.