Thresholds
Location (3)
Skokie, Illinois
Salary
$22 - $24 / HOUR
Locations
The Community Support Specialist Residential will work one-on-one and in groups with clients experiencing mental health challenges within a residential setting, assisting them in learning and practicing independent living skills. Responsibilities include helping residents prepare meals, practice housekeeping, work on interpersonal skills, document progress, and track success with medication management and recovery.
Candidates must be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED certificate; preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field or significant supervised clinical experience. Essential attributes include a passion for mental health advocacy, effective communication, compassion, and attention to detail.
Do you enjoy getting to know someone and coaching them towards achieving their goals related to work, relationships, and independent living? You could make a difference in someone’s life every day as a Community Support Specialist, Residential.
Community Support Specialist Residential, work one-on-one and in groups with clients experiencing mental health challenges. Within the residential setting you will assist the clients as they learn and practice the skills for independent living. During an average day, you may help residents prepare meals, practice housekeeping skills, and work on interpersonal and coping skills. Not only do you help clients develop key independent living skills, you will see their progress and document their experiences, success with medication management, and recovery process.
The culture at Thresholds is collaborative and supportive, providing you with the tools and resources you need for the best client care. Opportunities for training and professional development, including clinical supervision, will deepen your knowledge and expand your clinical skills in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and other evidence-based practices. This invaluable experience will set you up for a variety of career paths and growth opportunities within our organization.
Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to fostering 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]
One of the oldest and largest mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to work for, several years in a row.
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