Recovery Support Specialist

About the role

Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Founded in 1857, we are the engine of change that positively impacts communities.

Responsibilities

• Provides information on mental illness, recovery, and wellness to clients and their supports.
• Affords assistance to clients and their identified supporters in understanding the impact of mental health issues and achieving the best possible outcomes.
• Collaborates with a team to offer a range of services including mental health case management and support for social determinants of health.
• Facilitates community support interventions to assist clients in managing their illnesses, building skills, identifying and using natural supports, and accessing community resources.
• Reviews and supports clients in completing symptom checklists and prioritizes activities to optimize client service delivery.
• Maintains awareness of community resources and ensures service delivery maximizes available resources and services.
• Prioritizes tasks in collaboration with the supervisor to meet performance expectations and recognizes when to seek help for personal wellness.
• Contributes to the expansion of knowledge and skills, provides consultation to agency staff and the community, and participates in special projects as requested.
• Serves on agency-wide committees and work groups or community committees, as approved by supervisor and agency leadership.

Requirements

• Peer/RSS must be in recovery and have successfully navigated the MH and/or Substance Abuse system for themselves or a family member.
• Passes a State of Illinois background check.
• Communicates effectively in both oral and written forms.
• Works effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
• Has a positive attitude and self-motivation.
• Has demonstrated good judgment in advocating for the best interests of consumers served.
• Has basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, required.
• Bachelor’s degree or Certified Recovery Support Specialist certification preferred or attainable within six months of hire.
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification or relevant experience preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Satisfactorily passes all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.
• Requires driving for work with transportation of clients preferred in a personally owned vehicle.
• Not required to travel between sites.

Benefits

Includes medical coverage, dental coverage, vision coverage, contributions to HSA accounts, free Teladoc services, and a 401K plan with a 4% employer match.