PT Recovery Support Specialist, Mobile Crisis - Overnights

About the role

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a leading not‑for‑profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families and continues that commitment in the State of Illinois. LSSI is hiring a part‑time Recovery Support Specialist to join the Mobile Crisis Unit.

Responsibilities

• Respond to clients experiencing a mental health crisis or substance use crisis via telephone or in person.
• Provide shift coverage in Mobile Crisis and maintain a case load of community‑based clients.
• Engage, provide relapse education, and support clients in their recovery journey via telephone or in person.
• Serve as a mentor to clients and provide ongoing support.
• Partner with clients to access services and supports that help individuals attain personal recovery goals.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations with dignity, respect, honesty, and fairness.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CADC (Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor) certification preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in human services or social services required.
• Certified Recovery Support Specialist certification required, or to be obtained within one year of date of hire.
• Lived mental health or substance abuse experience required.
• Bilingual, Spanish and English, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and comprehensibly, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and PC/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and related software.
• Background check clearance required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.

Benefits

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through the Dayforce Wallet app.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full‑Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• Paid training provided to learn, grow, and succeed.

Pay

Salary $20.20/Hourly.

Schedule

Community based and Overnight Shift. Schedule: Two days – Thursday & Saturday, 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM.