Recovery Support Specialist, Mobile Crisis- Part Time

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a part-time Recovery Support Specialist to provide recovery support and crisis intervention to clients living in the community as a member of the Mobile Crisis Unit. This is a community-based overnight-shift position scheduled for Friday and Saturday.

The specialist responds to clients experiencing mental health or substance use crises by telephone or in person, provides shift coverage for Mobile Crisis, and maintains a caseload of community-based clients. The role includes engaging clients, providing relapse education, mentoring them, supporting their recovery journey, and helping them access services and supports toward their personal recovery goals. The specialist is expected to act professionally and with integrity, treating clients, families, coworkers, and collaborative organizations with dignity, respect, honesty, and fairness.

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.
• Organization, presentation, and computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and related software.
• Clearance through a background check.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Respond to clients experiencing a mental health crisis or substance use crisis by telephone or in person.
• Provide shift coverage in Mobile Crisis and maintain a caseload of community-based clients.
• Engage clients, provide relapse education, and support clients in their recovery journey 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 will assist them in attaining personal recovery goals.
• Carry out responsibilities professionally and with integrity, treating clients, families, LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations or individuals with dignity, respect, honesty, and fairness.

Benefits

• On-demand flexible access to earned wages through Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based on relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Paid training.
• Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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.

What This Job Offers

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