Community Support Specialist

Trinity Services Inc. • Joliet, IL

16h • $40,000 - $45,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the program director/team leader, the Community Support Specialist (RSS) plays a key role providing hands on support, promoting recovery, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary staff to help clients achieve independence and stability in the community. This position may be filled by a Mental Health Professional or a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS), with preference given to individuals with lived experience.

Requirements

• Ability and knowledge of basic computer programs for service documentation and report writing
• Strong communication skills and comfort with public speaking
• Teaching skills, non-judgmental personality, and empathic listening skills
• Bachelor’s in Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field or current CRSS or desire to pursue CRSS state certification
• WRAP Certification or desire to pursue WRAP Certificate
• Completion of Quality Behavior Solutions (QBS) Safety Care training, CPR, and first aid (upon hire).

Nice To Haves

• Preference given to individuals with lived experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides hands-on assistance to help clients achieve independence and stability in the community
• Links participants to community resources, assists with housing, transportation, benefits, and finances, and monitors medication adherence
• Monitors progress toward recovery goals.
• Facilitates engagement and continuity of care by coordinating with other CSC team members
• Participates in weekly team meetings and ongoing consultation with the Team Leader
• Facilitates development of an appropriate plan of action that will ensure the safety and comfort of those in crisis.
• Utilizes and teaches techniques for problem solving, identifying and combating negative self-talk, identifying and overcoming fears in both one-on-one and group settings
• Promotes participants’ use of self-directed recovery tools
• Role model for effective coping techniques, self-help strategies, and self-care
• Recognizes and reports progress participants make toward meeting objectives
• Supports guests in creating a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) or Peer-to-Peer plan
• Ability to recognize and take appropriate action with high-risk indicators
• Supports participates in developing empowerment skill through self-advocacy to combat stigma
• Conducts outreach and follow up with guests
• Maintains service documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time
• Potential Year-End Bonus
• Financial Assistance Program (Cookie Jar)
• Employee Referral Program (Bounty Bucks)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level