Community Support Specialist (Veterans Program-SSVF)

Thresholds • Chicago, IL

5d • $45,240 - $53,800

About The Position

The Community Support Specialist/Group Facilitator provides direct service to clients through individual and group counseling/therapy, vocational support, crisis intervention, and psycho-social rehabilitation. They identify risk factors related to relapse and develop relapse prevention plans and strategies. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Develops and reviews members’ care plans by identifying goals, objectives, and specific mental health services needed. Teaches members independent and community living skills, such as housekeeping, meal preparation, coping skills, etc. Provides support to members with collateral social service agencies and community partners. Plan and facilitate various activity groups. Documents services provided in an Electronic Health Record in a timely manner. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• High school diploma or GED certificate with 5 years of supervised job-related experience in the field of social services OR Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• Daily access to a personal vehicle
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to provide transportation for members of the program.
• Must obtain and maintain liability car insurance of: $100,000 per person bodily injury. $300,000 per accident. $100,000 property damage.

Nice To Haves

• Housing experience such as working with CHA and Private Landlords preferred.
• Military experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and reviews members’ care plans by identifying goals, objectives, and specific mental health services needed.
• Teaches members independent and community living skills, such as housekeeping, meal preparation, coping skills, etc.
• Provides support to members with collateral social service agencies and community partners.
• Plan and facilitate various activity groups.
• Documents services provided in an Electronic Health Record in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay - Base Rate: $21.75 - $25.87 hourly / $45,240 - $53,800 annually
• Generous Paid Time Office Policy (Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days)
• 4 Medical Insurance Plans
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403(b) with 3% employer match
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Supervision for Clinical Licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED