Community Support Specialist
Thresholds · Gurnee, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$24.25–$27.16/hrFull-time
About the role
Community Support Specialists (CSS) provide mental health and substance use treatment support in a person's community. This role offers unique learning opportunities through care planning and case management.
Responsibilities
- Provide mental health and substance use treatment support in a person’s community
- Remove barriers to mental healthcare through case management
- Connect clients with resources and help them navigate complex systems
- Help clients strengthen daily living skills
- Drive clients to appointments and errands
- Adapt to clients' schedules, needs, and treatment plans each day
Requirements
- Passion for mental health advocacy
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills
- Good writing skills
- Strong time management and organization
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
Skills
- Passion for mental health advocacy
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills
- Good writing skills
- Strong time management and organization
Benefits
- Competitive Pay: $24.25 - $27.16 per hour (Annually $50,440 - $57,400)
- $1000 salary increase for LSW or LPC licensure
- $1000 salary increase for CRSS
- 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
Pay
Pay Range: $24.25 - $27.16 per hour (Annually $50,440 - $57,400)
Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM