Certified Recovery Support Specialist

Trinity Services Inc.•Joliet, IL

48d•$47,500 - $58,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) plays a vital role in supporting individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Utilizing their lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery, the CRSS provides peer-based support, facilitates individualized recovery planning, and models effective self-care and coping strategies. This role is community-focused, emphasizing outreach, resource navigation, and empowerment to help individuals achieve their recovery and wellness goals.

Requirements

Lived experience as a consumer of mental health or substance use services (required).
GED or high school diploma (required).
CRSS (Certified Recovery Support Specialist) certification or willingness to obtain.
Valid driver’s license and current automobile liability insurance (including uninsured motorist coverage).
Ability to pass all pre-employment background checks.
Completed CRSS program and have obtained the CRSS certificate from the state (required).

Nice To Haves

Additional education a plus.
WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) certification or willingness to complete training.
Prior experience working with developmentally disabled individuals (adults and/or children) is a plus.
Teaching experience and/or experience facilitating peer groups is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate peer support to individuals in mental health crisis situations.
Respond to crisis calls with their partner and work as a team.
Occasionally work alongside law enforcement and other community agencies.
Collaborate with individuals to develop a personalized recovery plan that ensures safety and comfort.
Teach and model effective problem-solving techniques, methods for identifying and combating negative self-talk, and approaches to overcoming fears.
Assist participants in identifying personal strengths, recovery goals, wellness objectives, and barriers, and help determine appropriate interventions.
Serve as a role model for recovery by demonstrating effective coping techniques, self-help strategies, and self-care practices.
Participate in relevant trainings, seminars, and meetings to continuously improve peer support practices.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess and respond to high-risk indicators.
Conduct outreach and assist participants with connecting to community-based resources and services.
Provide follow-up support to ensure continuity of care and engagement with services.
Complete all necessary documentation.