Certified Recovery Support Specialist, Peer Support-ACT

Envision Unlimited • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Envision Unlimited is seeking a compassionate and motivated Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) to join our mental health team. This role is ideal for someone who has lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery and is ready to use that experience professionally to support others in achieving wellness, stability, and self-directed recovery. The CRSS will provide recovery-focused case management, community support, outreach, advocacy, and resource coordination in homes, community settings, partner agencies, healthcare settings, and Envision Unlimited locations.

Requirements

• Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential strongly preferred.
• Candidates who are actively pursuing CRSS certification and are willing to obtain the credential within one year of hire may be considered.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery and willingness to self-identify as part of the role.
• Ability to work respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of current insurance required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use electronic health record systems.

Nice To Haves

• A supportive, nonjudgmental approach to working with individuals in recovery.
• Strong communication, listening, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-based environment.
• Flexibility to provide services in the community and respond to individual needs.
• Commitment to trauma-informed care, recovery language, and person-centered support.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer recovery support, case management, and community support services to individuals receiving mental health and/or substance use recovery services.
• Engage referred individuals through outreach and build supportive, respectful relationships grounded in hope and recovery.
• Complete needs assessments to identify barriers and connect individuals with resources such as behavioral health care, physical health care, housing, transportation, benefits, education, employment, legal support, and community recovery resources.
• Assist individuals in developing and working toward recovery goals using person-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches.
• Promote recovery principles including empowerment, wellness, respect, self-direction, and connection.
• Advocate with and for individuals to support access to treatment, housing, benefits, reasonable accommodations, and other needed services.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and recovery-oriented documentation in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, providers, community partners, and natural supports to coordinate care.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• 11 vacation days, 12 holidays, 3 sick days, and 3 personal days
• 40 hours of Illinois Paid Leave accrued
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Voluntary benefit options including pet insurance, AD&D, life, critical illness, and short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Network
• Support for pursuing clinical licensure, including financial support and time off
• Opportunities for career growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED