Recovery Support Specialist, Mobile Crisis

About the role

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is seeking a part-time Recovery Support Specialist to join the Mobile Crisis Unit. This position provides recovery support and crisis intervention to clients living in the community.

Responsibilities

• Respond to clients experiencing a mental health 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 achieve personal recovery goals.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CADC (Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor) certification preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in the human service or social service field 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, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and PC/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other related software.
• Background check clearance required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CADC (Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor) certification preferred.
• One (1) year experience in the human service or social service field 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, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and PC/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other related software.

Skills

• Clear communication skills.
• Organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse issues.

Benefits and Perks

• On-demand flexible paydays through Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based on relevant education, experience, and licensure ($20.20 hourly).
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including 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 to learn, grow, and succeed.

Pay

$20.20 hourly.

Schedule

Two days - Wednesday & Friday.