Community Support Specialist - Chicago, United States - Thresholds

Description

The Community Support Specialist/Group Facilitator provides direct service to clients through individual and group counseling/therapy, vocational support, crisis intervention, and psycho-social rehabilitation.

• Develops and reviews members' care plans by identifying goals, objectives, and specific mental health services needed.
• Teaches members independent and community living skills, such as housekeeping, meal preparation, coping skills, etc.
• Provides support to members with collateral social service agencies and community partners.
• Plan and facilitate various activity groups.
• Documents services provided in an Electronic Health Record in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• High school diploma or GED certificate with 5 years of supervised job-related experience in the field of social services OR Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• Housing experience such as working with CHA and Private Landlords preferred.

• Competitive Base Pay: $43K -$51K
• Daily access to a personal vehicle
• Valid driver's license.
• Military experience preferred.
• Willingness to provide transportation for members of the program.
• Must obtain and maintain liability car insurance of: $100,000 per person bodily injury.

• Generous Paid Time Office Policy (Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days)
• 4 Medical Insurance Plans
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403(b) with 3% employer match
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Supervision for Clinical Licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)