Recovery Support Specialist- Living Room Program (PRN)

Kenneth Young Center•Mount Prospect, IL

46d•$24 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

Kenneth Young Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services to individuals of all walks of life. Located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, we offer a wide range of services including outpatient therapeutic care, recovery-oriented support, community prevention, LGBTQ+ outreach, older adult services, and crisis intervention. Our team welcomes and celebrates unique perspectives and represents the diversity and vitality of our local communities. Join our team to grow in your career while building stronger, healthier communities.

Requirements

Basic computer proficiency, knowledge of Word and Internet skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree preferred from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology or a related discipline. Extensive work experience with less education will be considered.
Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification
1-2 of years experience working with individuals recovering from serious and persistent mental illness providing case management and community support and/or
1-2 years experience working in non-traditional community settings i.e.: Drop in, senior center, special recreation program
valid IL Driver’s License, valid auto insurance, and access to a well maintained/insured vehicle. Shifts limited to Living Room program without access to vehicle.

Responsibilities

Provide shift coverage as needed based on program needs.
Engage and orient clients/guests to services in either The Living Room, Mobile Crisis Response, or Drop-in Center
Engage with local First Responders to assist in providing a warm hand off of clients/guests.
Assist supervisor to plan and implement activities.
Responsible for facility set-up and maintenance.
Responsible for travel assistance and transportation.
For peer-trained staff, provide supportive peer counseling utilizing personal lived experience to establish a warm and empathic connection with clients and as needed, their families/significant others.
For designated MHP staff, complete risk screenings and assessments as needed in accordance with trauma-informed approaches.
Promote opportunities for clients to develop a personal safety plan.
Assist in the development of personal Wellness Recovery Action Plans.
Support safety of clients/guests and assist with important service linkages to resources desired by clients.
Be available and responsive to program managers when contacted regarding open shifts to inform if available for shift coverage or not.
Assist with cleaning, operational, and immediate needs for continued program functioning.
Complete forms for data collection, information for assessments, and other program requirements for documentation.
Participate in supervision as directed.
Participate in team and other agency meetings and trainings as directed by supervisor.
Interpret and communicate, at the service delivery level, program policies and procedures.

Benefits

403(b) plan with organizational matching
Medical Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois - BCBS)
Dental (BCBS), and Vision Insurance (BCBS) with low employee premiums
Long Term and Short Term Disability (BCBS), no cost to employee
Flexible Spending Account (with annual rollover)
Basic life insurance (50k) paid for by the organization and option for additional voluntary coverage for self, spouse, or dependents (BCBS)
Incentive program with potential for quarterly bonuses
Opportunity for annual bonus and salary increase (discretionary based on annual KYC financial audit)
Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
4 weeks of Paid Time Off (With increases based on seniority)
8 Paid Organization-Wide Holidays
3 Personal Floating Holidays annually