Community Support Specialist, Residential (Fulltime 3 : 00 PM - 11 : 00 PM)

Description

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.

Residential Support Specialists work one-on-one and in groups with clients experiencing mental health challenges. Within the residential setting you will assist the clients as they learn and practice the skills for independent living. During an average day, you may help residents prepare meals, practice housekeeping skills, and work on interpersonal and coping skills. Not only do you help clients develop key independent living skills, you will see their progress and document their experiences, success with medication management, and recovery process.

The culture at Thresholds is collaborative and supportive, providing you with the tools and resources you need for the best client care. Opportunities for training and professional development, including clinical supervision, will deepen your knowledge and expand your clinical skills in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and other evidence-based practices. This invaluable experience will set you up for a variety of career paths and growth opportunities within our organization.

To succeed in this role, you need :

Passion for mental health advocacy

Effective communication and relationship-building skills

Compassion and respect while working in someone’s home

Good writing skills and attention to detail

On-Call for multiple sites

Must have a car to transport members and grocery shop

To be eligible for this role you need :

To be at least 21 years old

High school diploma or GED certificate and 5 years of supervised clinical experience

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and 2 years of supervised clinical experience

SHIFT : Monday - Friday 3 : 00 PM -11 : 00 PM

What sets Thresholds apart :

Competitive pay – Base rate : $22.50 - $24.42 hourly / $46,800 - $50,800 annually

$1000 salary increase for LSW or LPC licensure

$1000 salary increase for CRSS

Generous PTO

Dental insurance, vision insurance, 4 medical insurance plans

403(b) retirement plans 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 licensure 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.

One of the oldest and largest community 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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