Certified Recovery Support Specialist- Livingroom

Trinity Services Inc.•Joliet, IL

9d•$44,500 - $51,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) supports individuals experiencing mental health crises by drawing on lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery. The role provides peer-based support, helps develop individualized recovery plans, models self-care and coping strategies, and emphasizes outreach, resource navigation, and empowerment to help participants reach their recovery and wellness goals. Lived experience as a consumer of mental health or substance use disorder services is required. The position serves the Living Room Program at 2000 Glenwood Ave, Joliet, Illinois. The schedule is first shift, 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. The employee reports to the Living Room Director and may need to float to the Joliet Living Room when staffing coverage is needed. The position is nonexempt. A cover letter must be included with the application.

Requirements

Lived experience as a consumer of mental health or substance use services.
GED or high school diploma.
Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) certification.
WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) certification or willingness to complete training.
Valid driver’s license and current automobile liability insurance, including uninsured motorist coverage.
Ability to pass all pre-employment background checks.
Strong empathy, active listening, and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport.
Ability to engage and support individuals from diverse backgrounds with complex needs.
Knowledge of community resources and services related to mental health, substance use, and recovery.
Comfort using technology for documentation, team communication, and accessing resources.
Ability to remain calm and supportive in high-stress or crisis situations.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries while using a peer-centered approach.
Nonjudgmental mindset and commitment to promoting hope, recovery, and empowerment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to lift over 40 pounds from floor to waist unassisted, push and pull 75 pounds, and perform deep knee squats.
Ability to remain stationary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods, and operate motor vehicles.
Ability to perform physical activities that may include driving, balancing, pulling, pushing, standing, climbing, grasping, stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and repetitive motion.

Nice To Haves

Additional education beyond a GED or high school diploma.
Prior experience working with developmentally disabled adults and/or children.
Teaching experience and/or experience facilitating peer groups.
Public speaking and advocacy skills to promote recovery-oriented services and education.
Skill in facilitating group discussions and peer-led recovery or support groups.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate peer support to individuals experiencing mental health crises.
Collaborate with individuals to develop personalized recovery plans that support safety and comfort.
Teach and model problem-solving techniques, ways to identify and counter negative self-talk, and approaches to overcoming fears.
Help participants identify strengths, recovery goals, wellness objectives, and barriers, and determine appropriate interventions.
Model recovery through effective coping techniques, self-help strategies, and self-care practices.
Participate in relevant trainings, seminars, and meetings to improve peer support practices.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess and respond to high-risk indicators.
Conduct outreach and help participants connect with community-based resources and services.
Provide follow-up support to promote continuity of care and engagement with services.
Help with daily upkeep of the Living Room, including cleaning, food preparation, and laundry.
Float to the Joliet Living Room if staffing coverage is needed.
Perform other duties as assigned based on program needs.