Recovery Support Specialist, Mobile Crisis
About The Position
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference. LSSI is hiring a part-time Recovery Support Specialist. Responsible for providing recovery support and crisis intervention to clients living in the community as a member of the Mobile Crisis Unit. Community based and Overnight Shift.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in the human service or social serviced required.
- Certified Recovery Support Specialist certification required, or to be obtain within one year of date of hire.
- Lived mental health or substance abuse experience required.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
- Background check clearance required.
- Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
- Access to reliable transportation required.
Nice To Haves
- CADC (Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor) certification preferred.
- Bilingual, Spanish and English, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Respond to clients’ experiencing a mental health crisis or substance use crisis via telephone or in person.
- Provide shift coverage in Mobile Crisis and maintain a case load of community-based clients.
- Responsible for engaging, providing relapse education, and supporting clients in their recovery journey via telephone or in person.
- Serve as a mentor to clints and provide on-going support.
- Partner with clients to access the service and supports that will help individuals attain personal recovery goals.
- Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.
Benefits
- On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
- Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
- Opportunity for advancement.
- Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
- The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
