Recovery Support Specialist

Metropolitan Family Services • Chicago, IL

14d • $43,000 - $45,000

About The Position

If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do. Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you! We are now hiring for a full-time Recovery Support Specialist to join our South Chicago office. SALARY: The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $43,000 and $45,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.” $2,500 Sign-on Bonus ($500 on or around the 2 nd paycheck, $1,000 after completing six months of employment, and final payment of $1,000 after 1 year of employment)

Requirements

• Peer/RSS must be an individual who is in recovery and has successfully navigated the MH and/or Substance Abuse system/s for his/herself and/or family member.
• Peer/RSS must pass a State of Illinois background check, as required by MFS policy.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
• Positive attitude and self-motivation.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated good judgment in maintaining responsibilities of the position in advocating for the best interest of consumers served.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.
• Driving for work required with transportation of clients preferred in a personally owned vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in related field, preferred.
• Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) preferred or attained within two (2) years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to clients and family members on mental illness, recovery and wellness, treatment options, and resources.
• Assist MFS clients and people the client/family identifies as their supports (with appropriate consent) e.g., significant others, parents, family, caregiver in their understanding the impact of mental health issues/symptoms and achieving the best possible outcomes for themselves/family member.
• Works collaboratively within a team to provide a full range of services including: Mental health case management and other related behavioral health and social determinants of health support Community support interventions to facilitate illness self-management, skill building, identification and use of natural supports, and use of community resources.
• Reviewing results of client assessments/screenings and symptom checklists and supporting clients when needed to complete symptom checklists.
• Conducting outreach and engagement for clients who may not be engaged in care or consistently miss appointments.
• Provide medication monitoring and/or training to clients. Services may be provided at an MFS site, virtually, or in the community.
• Participates in team meetings, huddles, and drop-in service time available to the team’s clients.
• Co-facilitate groups as requested.
• Assists team in identifying strengths and needs of clients.
• Support clients when transitioning to another level of care.
• Maintains awareness of community resources and works to ensure service delivery maximizes available resources and services available within MFS and the community, as appropriate.
• Prioritize activities in collaboration with the supervisor to optimize client service delivery and achieve performance expectations.
• Recognize when to ask for help to maintain his/her own wellness plan.
• Maximizes opportunities to expand knowledge and skills, and utilize techniques learned.
• Provides consultation to agency staff and the community, as needed.
• Utilizing expert skills provides training, conducts seminars, and works on special projects, as requested.
• May serve on agency-wide committees and work groups or on community committees, as approved by supervisor and agency leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and Vision Coverage.
• Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
• FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
• Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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