Community Support Specialist Residential - Southside Chicago

About the position

At Thresholds, we believe in meeting people where they're at - in their environment and on their journey to recovery. Community Support Specialists, Residential (CSSR) provide mental health and substance use treatment support where it makes the most impact - in a person's community. Working as a Community Support Specialist, Residential is a unique learning opportunity. Through care planning, you will be an integral part of a client's growth and recovery. You will remove barriers to mental healthcare through case management: connecting our clients with resources and helping them navigate complex systems. You will help clients strengthen daily living skills as you drive them to doctors' appointments, to benefits offices, or to the grocery store. Each day will be a little bit different, requiring you to adapt to your client's schedule, needs, and treatment plan. 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and substance use treatment support in the community.
• Assist in care planning and be an integral part of a client's growth and recovery.
• Remove barriers to mental healthcare through case management.
• Connect clients with resources and help them navigate complex systems.
• Help clients strengthen daily living skills.
• Provide transportation to clients for appointments and errands.

Requirements

• Passion for mental health advocacy.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good writing skills.
• Strong time management and organization.
• Must 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay - Base Rate: $22.25 - $24.04 per hour / $46,280 - $50,000.
• Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, & 15 vacation days).
• Dental insurance, vision insurance, choice of 4 medical insurance plans.
• 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.