Part-Time Community Support Specialist - Homeless

$52,998 - $53,000/Yr

Thresholds - Chicago, IL

Part-time - Entry Level

Chicago, IL

Social Assistance

About the position

The Community Support Specialist at Thresholds provides essential direct services to clients, focusing on individual and group counseling, vocational support, crisis intervention, and psycho-social rehabilitation. This role is crucial in identifying risk factors related to relapse and developing effective prevention strategies, ensuring clients receive the support they need to thrive in their community.

Responsibilities

• Develops and reviews members' care plans by identifying goals, objectives, and specific mental health services needed.
• Teaches members independent and community living skills, such as housekeeping, meal preparation, coping skills, etc.
• Provides support to members with collateral social service agencies and the community.
• Documents services provided in an Electronic Health Record in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good writing skills.
• Strong time management and organization skills.
• 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.
• Must obtain and maintain liability car insurance of: $100,000 per person bodily injury, $300,000 per accident, $100,000 property damage.
• High school diploma or GED certificate and 5 years of supervised clinical experience, or a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field, or a Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field and 2 years of supervised clinical experience, or a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.

Benefits

• Competitive pay - Base Rate: $21.50 - $25.48 per hour ($44,720 - $53,000 annually)
• Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
• Dental insurance, vision insurance, 4 medical insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Public service loan forgiveness
• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)