Certified Recovery Support Specialist-Channahon-Part Time

Trinity Services•Channahon, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) supports individuals experiencing a mental health crisis by using lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery to provide peer-based support, individualized recovery planning, and examples of effective self-care and coping strategies. This community-focused position emphasizes outreach, resource navigation, and empowerment to help individuals achieve recovery and wellness goals. The position is based at 27754 Bluegrass Drive, Channahon, Illinois 60410, identified as a temporary location. The role has part-time openings for second shift (3–11 p.m.) and third shift (10 p.m.–8 a.m.). The program has 24/7 staffing, with weekend rotation and some holidays required. The employee may need to provide staffing coverage at the Joliet Living Room.

Requirements

Lived experience as a consumer of mental health or substance use services.
GED or high school diploma.
Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) certification.
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 people with diverse backgrounds and 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.
Non-judgmental mindset and commitment to promoting hope, recovery, and empowerment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Manual dexterity to use computers, phones, tablets, and other business equipment.
Physical ability to adjust or set up equipment, including bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, or using a stepstool.

Nice To Haves

Additional education beyond a GED or high school diploma.
WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) certification, or willingness to complete the training.
Prior experience working with developmentally disabled adults and/or children.
Teaching experience and/or experience facilitating peer groups.
Skill in facilitating group discussions and peer-led recovery or support groups.
Public speaking and advocacy skills to promote recovery-oriented services and education.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate peer support to individuals in mental health crisis situations.
Collaborate with individuals to develop personalized recovery plans that ensure safety and comfort.
Teach and model problem-solving techniques, ways to identify and combat negative self-talk, and approaches to overcoming fears.
Help participants identify personal 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.
Assist with daily upkeep of the Living Room, including cleaning, food preparation, and laundry.
Float to the Joliet Living Room when staffing coverage is needed.
Perform other duties as assigned based on program needs.