Community Support Specialist - Residential Mental Health

Thresholds
Chicago, IL
Category Social Services
Job Description
As a Community Support Specialist, you will provide mental health and substance use treatment support to individuals in their community, working collaboratively with a team to promote growth and recovery. The role involves removing barriers to mental healthcare through case management and providing transportation to clients.

Requirements

  • Passion for mental health advocacy
  • Effective communication and relationship-building skills
  • Good writing skills
  • Strong time management and organization
  • Valid driver's license and current car insurance
  • Willingness to provide transportation to clients

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Medical insurance plans
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
  • Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Public service loan forgiveness
  • Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost
  • Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal
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