Community Support Specialist - Thresholds

Community Support Specialist

Overview:

Thresholds, named as one of Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, provides more than 7,300 adults and youth with the skills and encouragement needed to live productive and fulfilling lives. Consider being part of an organization that fosters collaboration between its staff and those we serve, our members, and where employees are recognized as invaluable assets who truly make a difference.

More than 75% of Thresholds' services are delivered out in the community and include assertive outreach, case management, housing, employment, education, psychiatry, primary care and substance abuse treatment, as well as pioneering research at the Thresholds Research Institute.

Thresholds provides competitive wages and benefits, and excellent opportunities for career development and promotion. Individuals with lived or shared experiences with mental illness are encouraged to apply.

EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities:

The Community Support Specialists provide direct service to members through outreach (60% of your workday will be spent out of the office providing direct service) including case management, counseling, advocacy, linkage and referral, crisis intervention and collaboration with providers. These staff function as a member of a team and attends daily clinical meetings, and must adhere to agency documentation requirements.

Qualifications:

Bachelors or Master's degree in a related field, or 5 years of experience making the candidate a Mental Health Professional.

This person should have good written and verbal communication skills and strong basic computer skills, which include the ability to document services in a clear and effective manner. Experience in the mental health field is strongly preferred.

Must have a valid Driver's license, have access to a personal vehicle (this position requires you to use your vehicle to provide direct service to members), and a good driving record. Mileage is reimbursed.

Must have 100,000/300,000/100,000 auto insurance.

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