Residential Support Specialist - Substitute

Thresholds • Oak Park, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Do you enjoy getting to know someone and coaching them towards achieving their goals related to work, relationships, and independent living? You could make a difference in someone’s life every day as a Residential Support Specialist. Residential Support Specialists work one-on-one and in groups with clients experiencing mental health challenges. Within the residential setting you will assist the clients as they learn and practice the skills for independent living. During an average day, you may help residents prepare meals, practice housekeeping skills, and work on interpersonal and coping skills. Not only do you help clients develop key independent living skills, you will see their progress and document their experiences, success with medication management, and recovery process. The culture at Thresholds is collaborative and supportive, providing you with the tools and resources you need for the best client care. Opportunities for training and professional development, including clinical supervision, will deepen your knowledge and expand your clinical skills in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and other evidence-based practices. This invaluable experience will set you up for a variety of career paths and growth opportunities within our organization.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED certificate and 5 years of supervised clinical experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and 2 years of supervised clinical experience.
• Passion for mental health advocacy.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Compassion and respect while working in someone’s home.
• Good writing skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one and in groups with clients experiencing mental health challenges.
• Assist clients as they learn and practice the skills for independent living.
• Help residents prepare meals, practice housekeeping skills, and work on interpersonal and coping skills.
• Document client progress, experiences, success with medication management, and recovery process.
• Provide client care within a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Engage in training and professional development opportunities, including clinical supervision.
• Deepen knowledge and expand clinical skills in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and other evidence-based practices.
• Be on-call for multiple sites.

Benefits

• Competitive pay – Base rate: $22.50 - $24.42 per hour (Subject to increase based on education and experience)
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Opportunities for training and professional development, including clinical supervision
• Opportunities for career paths and growth within the organization

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level