Thresholds
Residential Support Specialist - Overnight
Thresholds, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Residential Support Specialist - Overnight
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Residential Support Specialist - Overnight
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Do you enjoy getting to know someone and coaching them towards achieving their goals related to work, relationships, and independent living? You could make a difference in someone’s life every day as a Residential Support Specialist (RSS) working with young adults between the ages of 17-21.
Residential Support Specialists work one‑on‑one and in groups with youth experiencing mental health challenges. Within the residential setting, you will assist the clients as they learn and practice skills related to what matters most to young people: relationships, school success, recreational activities, health and wellness, early career experiences, and day‑to‑day living. You will also ensure safety by helping youth regulate and safely express their emotions, including using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) skills. During an average day, you will teach independent living skills like hygiene and housekeeping, help residents prepare meals, model relationship building skills, and coach youth on coping skills.
Not only do you help clients develop key independent living skills, you are also fostering a safe and inviting living environment by regularly cleaning the residence. You will see their progress and document their experiences, success with medication management, and recovery process as they transition to adulthood.
Qualifications
Passion for mental health advocacy
Effective communication and relationship‑building skills
Compassion and respect while working in someone’s home
Patience and willingness to meet youth where they’re at
Good writing skills and attention to detail
Ability to perform Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques, moderate exertion, lift 40 lb, kneel on floor (training provided)
Availability for schedule: Tuesday – Saturday 11 PM – 7 AM
Educational Pathways
High School diploma or GED with at least 5 years of related experience and age ≥ 25.
Associate’s degree or higher with age ≥ 21.
Benefits
Competitive pay: $21.75 – $24.00 per hour; $45,240 – $49,920 annually.
Based on education, experience, and licensure.
$1,000 salary increase for LSW or LPC licensure.
$1,000 salary increase for CRSS.
Generous PTO.
Dental, vision, and 4 medical insurance plans.
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 (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC).
Reimbursement for licensure and renewal.
Thresholds is a mission‑driven agency committed 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.
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Residential Support Specialist - Overnight
role at
Thresholds
Do you enjoy getting to know someone and coaching them towards achieving their goals related to work, relationships, and independent living? You could make a difference in someone’s life every day as a Residential Support Specialist (RSS) working with young adults between the ages of 17-21.
Residential Support Specialists work one‑on‑one and in groups with youth experiencing mental health challenges. Within the residential setting, you will assist the clients as they learn and practice skills related to what matters most to young people: relationships, school success, recreational activities, health and wellness, early career experiences, and day‑to‑day living. You will also ensure safety by helping youth regulate and safely express their emotions, including using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) skills. During an average day, you will teach independent living skills like hygiene and housekeeping, help residents prepare meals, model relationship building skills, and coach youth on coping skills.
Not only do you help clients develop key independent living skills, you are also fostering a safe and inviting living environment by regularly cleaning the residence. You will see their progress and document their experiences, success with medication management, and recovery process as they transition to adulthood.
Qualifications
Passion for mental health advocacy
Effective communication and relationship‑building skills
Compassion and respect while working in someone’s home
Patience and willingness to meet youth where they’re at
Good writing skills and attention to detail
Ability to perform Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques, moderate exertion, lift 40 lb, kneel on floor (training provided)
Availability for schedule: Tuesday – Saturday 11 PM – 7 AM
Educational Pathways
High School diploma or GED with at least 5 years of related experience and age ≥ 25.
Associate’s degree or higher with age ≥ 21.
Benefits
Competitive pay: $21.75 – $24.00 per hour; $45,240 – $49,920 annually.
Based on education, experience, and licensure.
$1,000 salary increase for LSW or LPC licensure.
$1,000 salary increase for CRSS.
Generous PTO.
Dental, vision, and 4 medical insurance plans.
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 (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC).
Reimbursement for licensure and renewal.
Thresholds is a mission‑driven agency committed 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.
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