Residential Support Specialist Substitute- Kankakee

About the role

Community Support Specialists (CSS) provide mental health and substance use treatment support in a person’s community. The 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
• Strong writing skills
• Strong time management and organization skills
• At least 21 years old
• Valid driver’s license, current car insurance, and daily access to your own car
• Willingness to provide transportation to clients
• Available to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift

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

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• Competitive pay range from $23.10 to $25.10 per hour, with an annual salary range of $48,048 to $52,200
• $1000 salary increase for LSW or LPC licensure
• $1000 salary increase for CRSS
• Good faith range based on education, experience, and licensure
• Opportunities for clinical roles with additional salary increases
• Health insurance options including dental, vision, and medical insurance
• 403(b) retirement plans with 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 licensure renewal

Pay

Competitive pay range from $23.10 to $25.10 per hour, with an annual salary range of $48,048 to $52,200.

Schedule

Available to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift.