Service Coordinator, Flexible Housing Pool

Thresholds • Chicago, IL

1d • $52,000

About The Position

Do you want to apply your clinical skills to make an immediate impact in someone’s mental health recovery? Thresholds Service Coordinators compassionately create partnerships with our clients as they transition from resource and housing scarcity to living with dignity in a home of their own . You will coordinate mental health services at Thresholds, and link to other providers. Each week, you will build short-term yet impactful rapport with new people as you gather information, provide case management services and complete assessments. You may meet people initially in medical or clinical settings across Chicagoland, then as the relationship is built, meet in their homes. You will seek to understand clients’ experiences from their perspective and will lower barriers to care by linking clients to appropriate services. This may include medical care, housing, and other resources to help clients achieve and maintain safe, healthy living. 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, the housing first model 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

• Passion for mental health advocacy
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience working in mental health
• Housing experience - CHA, HUD etc.
• Good writing skills
• Strong time management and organization
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and similar software systems
• To be at least 21 years old
• A valid driver’s license, current car insurance, and daily access to your own car
• Willingness to provide transportation to clients
• 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
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mental health services at Thresholds
• Link to other providers
• Gather information
• Provide case management services
• Complete assessments
• Link clients to appropriate services
• Link clients to medical care, housing, and other resources to help clients achieve and maintain safe, healthy living

Benefits

• Competitive pay - Base Rate: $52,000 annually Subject to increase based on education and experience
• Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
• 4 Medical Plans include dental and 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month)
• Public service loan forgiveness
• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
• Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level