Part-Time Community Support Specialist - Homeless Outreach Program - Thresholds
Chicago, IL
About the Job
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
+ 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 the community.
+ Documents services provided in an Electronic Health Record in a timely manner.
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: Saturday, Sunday, Monday - 8:30am-5:00pm (24 hours/week)
What sets Thresholds apart:
+ Competitive pay - Base Rate: $ 21.50 - $25.48 per hour ($44,720 - $53,000 annually)
+ 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. Click here to learn more (https://www.thresholds.org/about) .
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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)
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
+ 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 the community.
+ Documents services provided in an Electronic Health Record in a timely manner.
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: Saturday, Sunday, Monday - 8:30am-5:00pm (24 hours/week)
What sets Thresholds apart:
+ Competitive pay - Base Rate: $ 21.50 - $25.48 per hour ($44,720 - $53,000 annually)
+ 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. Click here to learn more (https://www.thresholds.org/about) .
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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)
Source : Thresholds