Community Support Specialist - South Suburbs

$46,280 - $56,000/Yr

Thresholds - Blue Island, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Blue Island, IL

Social Assistance

About the position

The Community Support Specialist role at Thresholds involves providing mental health support directly in clients' homes and communities. This position focuses on walking alongside clients in their recovery journey, helping them navigate complex systems, and connecting them with necessary resources. The role emphasizes case management, transportation assistance, and the development of coping skills and symptom management plans, all aimed at empowering clients to reclaim their lives. The position offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and collaboration within a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health support in clients' homes and communities.
• Assist clients in navigating complex systems and connecting them with resources.
• Drive clients to appointments, benefits offices, and grocery stores to enhance daily living skills.
• Create and implement plans for symptom management and teach coping skills.
• Document clients' experiences and recovery processes.
• Collaborate with team members to coordinate client care and address challenges.

Requirements

• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good writing skills.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license, current car insurance, and daily access to a car.

Nice-to-haves

• High school diploma or GED with 5 years of supervised clinical experience.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field with 2 years of supervised clinical experience.
• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive pay ranging from $46,280.00 to $56,000.00 annually, subject to increase based on education and experience.
• Generous PTO including 9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, and 15-22 days of personal and vacation leave.
• Dental and vision insurance, along with 4 medical insurance plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match.
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP).
• Mileage reimbursement for travel.
• Public service loan forgiveness program.
• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC).