Community Mental Health - Residential Facilities - Skokie and Niles

Thresholds•Skokie, IL

About The Position

Do you enjoy getting to know someone and coaching them towards achieving their goals related to work, relationships, and independent living? You could make a difference in someone’s life every day as a Community Support Specialist, Residential. 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. Multi positions available: - Skokie: Monday-Friday 2:00pm - 10:30pm - Skokie: Monday- Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm - Skokie: Part-Time Sat & Sun - 7:30am - 4:00pm - Morton Grove: Monday-Friday 2:00pm - 10:30pm

Requirements

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
To be at least 21 years old
High school diploma or GED certificate

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

assist the clients as they learn and practice the skills for independent living
help residents prepare meals
practice housekeeping skills
work on interpersonal and coping skills
document their experiences, success with medication management, and recovery process

Benefits

Competitive pay – Base rate: $21.75 - 24.42 hourly / $45,240 - $53,800 annually Commensurate with education and experience
Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
4 medical insurance plans, dental insurance, & vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
Mileage reimbursement
Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month)
Public service loan forgiveness
Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (CRSS, LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal