Do you enjoy getting to know someone and coaching them towards achieving their goals related to work, relationships, and independent living? Community Support Specialists provide mental health support where it makes the most impact—in our clients' homes and communities on Chicago's South Side.
Working as a Community Support Specialist 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.
To succeed in this role, you need:
Effective communication and relationship-building
Good writing skills
Strong time management and organization
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
Many education and experience paths are eligible for this role:
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
Active Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential
What sets Thresholds apart:
Competitive pay: Pay Range - $22.50 - $28.37 per hour / $46,800 - $59,000 annually
Based upon education, experience, and licensure
$1000 salary increase for LSW or LPC licensure
$1000 salary increase for CRSS
Generous PTO
Dental insurance, vision insurance,4 medical insurance plans
403(b) retirement plans 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 licensure and licensure renewal
Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to fostering an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency’s mission. Click here to learn more.
One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row.
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you need:
Effective communication and relationship-building
Good writing skills
Strong time management and organization
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
Many education and experience paths are eligible for this role:
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
Active Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential
Thresholds, a national leader in mental health services, is a recipient of the Chicago Tribune “Top Workplaces" for 11 consecutive years and a 9-time winner of Chicago’s “101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For". Through our more than 75 Chicagoland locations and 30 innovative programs, Thresholds provides healthcare, housing and hope for over 15,000 adults and youth.
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