FT Recovery Support Specialist, Mobile Crisis - Overnight

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is hiring a full-time Recovery Support Specialist to provide recovery support and crisis intervention to clients living in the community as part of the Mobile Crisis Unit. The position responds to mental health and substance use crises, supports clients in their recovery journeys, and helps them access services and supports to meet personal recovery goals. The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in human services or social services.
• Certified Recovery Support Specialist certification, or ability to obtain it within one year of hire.
• Lived experience with mental health or substance abuse.
• Ability to communicate clearly and comprehensibly, verbally and in writing.
• Strong organization, presentation, and computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and related software.
• Background check clearance.
• Valid driver's license in good standing in the state of residency.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• CADC (Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor) certification.
• Bilingual Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Respond to clients experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis by telephone or in person.
• Provide Mobile Crisis shift coverage and maintain a caseload of community-based clients.
• Engage clients, provide relapse education, and support their recovery journeys by telephone or in person.
• Serve as a mentor to clients and provide ongoing support.
• Partner with clients to help them access services and supports that advance their personal recovery goals.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, coworkers, and collaborative organizations or individuals with dignity, respect, honesty, and fairness.

Benefits

• On-demand access to earned wages through Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based on relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, a 403(b) plan, an Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• Paid training.

What This Job Offers

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