at Thresholds in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
The Community Support Specialist provides direct service to clients through individual and group counseling/therapy, vocational support, crisis intervention, and psycho-social rehabilitation. They identify risk factors related to relapse and develop relapse prevention plans and strategies.
HOP- Westside Safe Haven (WSH), is a 13-unit low-barrier housing program that provides on-site clinical supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness with severe mental illness, who are often reluctant to access services and/or housing. Unhoused community members with severe mental health challenges have difficulty navigating and maintaining conventional congregate shelter stays and/or housing opportunities due to their mental health symptoms, which often results in chronic unsheltered homelessness thereby increasing risk of serious injury and/or death for this vulnerable population. By employing a housing first, trauma-informed and client-centered approach, Westside Safe Haven endeavors to meet immediate needs while assisting individuals in working towards their goals.
To succeed in this role, you need:
Effective communication and relationship-building
Good writing skills
Strong time management and organization
To be at least 21 years old
A valid driver's license, current car insurance, and daily access to your own car
Willingness to provide transportation to clients
Must obtain and maintain liability car insurance of:
$100,000 per person bodily injury
$300,000 per accident
$100,000 property damage
Many education and experience paths are eligible for this role:
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
SHIFT/SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday - 8:30am-5:00pm
What sets Thresholds apart:
Competitive pay - Base Rate: $ 20.75-$ 24.57 per hour ($43,160 - $51,100 annually)
Subject to increase based on education and experience
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)
Mileage reimbursement
Public service loan forgiveness
Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
Our culture is supportive, and you will collaborate with your team to coordinate client care and talk through challenges. Deepen your knowledge of harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and other clinical best practices through ongoing opportunities for training and professional development, including clinical supervision. This is an invaluable experience to launch a variety of career paths and growth opportunities available within Thresholds.
Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency's mission. .
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
