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Thresholds Community Support Specialist-Peer/CST-4 in Chicago, Illinois
Description
The Community Support Specialist-Peer provides direct service to clients through individual and group counseling/therapy, vocational support, crisis intervention, and psycho-social rehabilitation. They identify risk factors related to relapse and develop relapse prevention plans and strategies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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.
EDUCATION
Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have:
High school diploma or GED certificate with 5 years of supervised job-related experience in the field of social services OR Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
REQUIREMENTS
CRSS required within one year of hire.
Daily access to a personal vehicle
Valid driver’s license
Willingness to provide transportation for members of the program.
Must obtain and maintain liability car insurance of:
$100,000 per person bodily injury
$300,000 per accident
$100,000 property damage
WHAT WE OFFER:
Competitive Base Salary $45K -$54K
Generous Paid Time Office Policy (Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days).
4 Medical Insurance Plans.
Dental Insurance.
Vision Insurance.
403(b) with 3% employer match.
Mileage Reimbursement.
$50 dollars per month towards cell phone.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Reimbursement for CRSS Fee if applicable.
Supervision for Clinical Licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC).
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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