Recovery Support Specialist, Mobile Crisis- Part Time

LSSI • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Recovery Support Specialist responds to people experiencing mental health or substance use crises by telephone or in person. The role provides shift coverage in Mobile Crisis and maintains a caseload of community-based clients. The specialist engages clients, provides relapse education, supports their recovery journeys, and serves as a mentor offering ongoing support. The specialist partners with clients to help them access services and supports to attain their personal recovery goals. Professional responsibilities include acting with integrity and treating clients, families, coworkers, and partner 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 mental health or substance use experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly and comprehensibly, verbally and in writing.
• Organization, presentation, and PC/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 residence.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• CADC (Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor) certification.

Responsibilities

• Respond to clients experiencing a mental health 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 them in their recovery journeys by telephone or in person.
• Serve as a mentor to clients and provide ongoing support.
• Partner with clients to access services and supports that help them attain personal recovery goals.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity.
• Treat clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations or individuals in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Benefits

• On-demand flexible paydays for earned wages through the Dayforce Wallet app.
• 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: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED