About this opportunity
Thresholds lists this Community Mental Health - Residential Facilities - Skokie and Niles opportunity in skokie, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Do you enjoy getting to know someone and coaching them towards achieving their goals related to work, relationships, and independent living? You could make a difference in someone's life every day as a Community Support Specialist, Residential.
Community Support Specialist Residential, work one-on-one and in groups with clients experiencing mental health challenges. Within the residential setting you will assist the clients as they learn and practice the skills for independent living. During an average day, you may help residents prepare meals, practice housekeeping skills, and work on interpersonal and coping skills. Not only do you help clients develop key independent living skills, you will see their progress and document their experiences, success with medication management, and recovery process.
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.
Multi positions available:
- Skokie: Part-Time Sat & Sun - 7:30am-4:00pm
- Niles: Part-Time Sat & Sun - 8:00am-4:30pm
- Niles: Part-Time Sat & Sun - 11pm-7:30am
- Skokie: Part-Time Sat & Sun - 2pm-10:30pm
To succeed in this role, you need:
Passion for mental health advocacy
Effective communication and relationship-building skills
Compassion and respect while working in someone's home
Good writing skills and attention to detail
On-Call for multiple sites
To be eligible for this role you need:
To be at least 21 years old
High school diploma or GED certificate
Preferred: 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
What sets Thresholds apart:
Competitive pay - Base rate: $22.30 - $26.54 hourly / $46,384 - $55,200 annually Commensurate with education and experience
Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
4 medical insurance plans, dental insurance, & vision insurance
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 (CRSS, LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
Reimbursement for professional licensure and license 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 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.
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