PT Recovery Support Specialist, Mobile Crisis - Overnights

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 for its Mobile Crisis Unit. This community-based role provides recovery support and crisis intervention to clients living in the community during overnight shifts. The schedule is Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.

The specialist responds to mental health or substance use crises, provides Mobile Crisis shift coverage, and maintains a caseload of community-based clients. The role includes engaging clients, providing relapse education and ongoing recovery support, mentoring clients, and helping them access services and supports to achieve personal recovery goals. The position also requires respectful, professional, and ethical interactions with clients, families, LSSI coworkers, and partner organizations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in human services or social services.
• Certified Recovery Support Specialist certification, or obtain it within one year of hire.
• Lived experience with mental health or substance abuse.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• 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 shift coverage in Mobile Crisis and maintain a caseload of community-based clients.
• Engage clients, provide relapse education, and support their recovery journey 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.
• Carry out responsibilities professionally and 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 hourly salary based on relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Paid training.

What This Job Offers

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