Community Support Specialist - South Side Chicago

About the role

Community Support Specialists provide mental health support in clients' homes and communities on Chicago's South Side. This role offers unique learning opportunities through care planning and case management.

Responsibilities

• Remove barriers to mental healthcare by connecting clients with resources and navigating complex systems.
• Drive clients to appointments, benefit offices, and stores to support their daily living skills.
• Adapt to clients' schedules, needs, and treatment plans each day.

Requirements

• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong writing skills.
• Good time management and organization.
• Aged 21 or older.
• Valid driver’s license, current car insurance, and daily access to a personal vehicle.
• 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.
• Active Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential.

Skills

• Knowledge of harm reduction and trauma-informed care.
• Ability to provide transportation to clients.

Benefits

• Competitive pay range from $22.50 to $28.37 per hour, with potential increases for LSW, LPC, or CRSS licensure.
• PTO, dental, vision, and medical insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month).
• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC).
• Reimbursement for licensure and renewal.

Pay

$22.50 - $28.37 per hour, $46,800 - $59,000 annually.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate clients' needs.

Company Information

Thresholds is a mission-driven agency committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We are proud to be recognized as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.