Community Support Specialist, Residential, Substitute

Thresholds • Skokie, IL

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Community Support Specialist Residential, 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.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one and in groups with clients experiencing mental health challenges.
• Assist clients in learning and practicing skills for independent living within a residential setting.
• Help residents prepare meals.
• Practice housekeeping skills with residents.
• Work on interpersonal and coping skills with residents.
• Document client progress, experiences, success with medication management, and recovery process.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Opportunities for training and professional development, including clinical supervision

What This Job Offers

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