at Thresholds in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
Do you want a rewarding job in mental health? Thresholds makes a difference for people who live with severe mental illness and Desk Clerks ensure that Thresholds locations are safe and welcoming to both staff and Thresholds clients.
You will greet, sign in, and provide excellent customer service to Thresholds clients, staff, and guests. As a central part of the location, you will build cordial relationships with the clients and contribute to a pleasant atmosphere in the building. Desk clerks also ensure safety by monitoring security cameras and making sure doors are locked and closed. You will contribute to client recovery by communicating with clinical teams verbally and through records. Additionally, you will support the program by answering and transferring phone calls, sorting mail, and completing other administrative tasks.
Opportunities for paid training and professional development, including learning more about clinical skills, will deepen your knowledge of the mental health field. Thresholds fosters opportunities for growth in administrative, leadership, or clinical skills.
We are seeking coverage for a variety of shifts and locations:
1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts
Full time, part time, and substitute shifts
Chicago neighborhoods served: Englewood, South Shore, Bridgeport, Humboldt Park, Edgewater, Uptown, Rogers Park, Melrose Park, Austin
To succeed in this role, you need:
Passion for mental health advocacy
High school diploma or GED certificate
To be at least 21 years old
Reliable personal or public transportation to get to work location
Effective communication and relationship-building skills
Attention to detail and dependability
What sets Thresholds apart:
Competitive pay - Base Rate: $18.00/hourly
Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
Dental insurance, vision insurance,4 medical insurance plans
403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
Public service loan forgiveness
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
