Residential Support Specialist

Thresholds • Kankakee, IL

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About The Position

The Residential Support Specialist provides direct services to members in a residential setting, assesses service needs, and makes treatment recommendations. The role supports members in developing independent and community living skills, functional and interpersonal skills, and coping strategies. It also helps maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming residence; supports member self-advocacy and participation in treatment planning; identifies relapse risks and develops prevention strategies; monitors and documents self-administration of medication; and maintains organized, confidential records.

The position requires weekend work on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Thresholds describes the role as part of its community mental health and substance use services and offers training, flexibility and autonomy, opportunities for growth and continuing education, and clinical supervision for LCPC/LCSW licensure.

Requirements

• Passion for mental health advocacy.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good writing skills.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license, current car insurance, and daily access to a personal car.
• Willingness to provide transportation to clients.
• One of the following education and experience paths: high school diploma or GED and five years of supervised clinical experience; bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field; bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and two years of supervised clinical experience; or master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to members in a residential setting, assess service needs, and make treatment recommendations.
• Teach independent and community living skills, including housekeeping, shopping, meal preparation, and personal hygiene.
• Support the development of members’ functional, interpersonal, and coping skills.
• Create and maintain a safe, clean, and inviting atmosphere; keep the residence neat and clean.
• Report maintenance problems and issues to a supervisor, team leader, or other designee.
• Support and promote member self-advocacy and participation in planning, decision-making, and treatment.
• Identify relapse risk factors and develop relapse-prevention plans and strategies.
• Monitor and document self-administration of medication in accordance with Thresholds’ standards.
• Keep Thresholds records organized and safeguard confidential files.
• Provide transportation to clients when required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $23.10–$25.10 per hour ($48,048–$52,200 annually), based on education, experience, and licensure.
• $1,000 salary increase for LSW or LPC licensure.
• $1,000 salary increase for CRSS.
• Paid time off.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Mileage reimbursement if driving is required.
• Training, opportunities for growth and continuing education, and clinical supervision for LCPC/LCSW licensure.

What This Job Offers

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