CRSS Intern - Drop In Centers
About The Position
The internship is non paid and utilizes a developmental learning approach to provide interns with knowledge and skills in evidence-based practices for supporting individuals undergoing treatment and recovery from substance use and mental health disorders. Initially, interns will have limited responsibilities and will receive close supervision, mentoring, and intensive instruction. As they progress, they will gradually gain autonomy while still receiving ongoing supervision and consultation. This internship position can offer up to 300 hours with no more than 30 hours per week. This position offers weekly hour logs to be signed off by intern and supervisor, individualized internship plan and required supervision and performance evaluations. The intern can work out of one of the following Trilogy locations: 1400 W Greenleaf Ave. Chicago IL 60626 8541 S State St. Chicago IL 60619
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an Peer Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS/CPRS) program seeking internship opportunities.
- Currently qualified to enter into internship opportunity with school agreement and has completed required courses that will deem all time spent in this opportunity valid.
Responsibilities
- Engaging and supporting clients in their recovery through motivational interviewing and motivational enhancement techniques
- Working with clients to develop a Recovery Plan that addresses their comprehensive needs.
- Using client-centered and self-directed approaches to recovery planning
- Meeting with clients at least once a week to ensure implementation of the Wellness Plan
- Assisting clients in accessing other services, both on and offsite, to meet their additional needs.
- Linking clients to recovery support services delivered in a manner consistent with CRSS competencies.
- Collaborating with clients to engage family members in recovery planning.
- Monitoring client progress
- Managing, tracking, and updating individual wellness portfolios
- Ensuring sustained recovery post-treatment
- Having strong documentation skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
