Recovery Support Specialist- Living Room Program (PRN)

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide shift coverage as needed based on program needs.
• Engage and orient clients/guests to services in either The Living Room, Mobile Crisis Response, or Drop-in Center
• Engage with local First Responders to assist in providing a warm hand off of clients/guests.
• Assist supervisor to plan and implement activities.
• Responsible for facility set-up and maintenance.
• Responsible for travel assistance and transportation.
• For peer-trained staff, provide supportive peer counseling utilizing personal lived experience to establish a warm and empathic connection with clients and as needed, their families/significant others.
• For designated MHP staff, complete risk screenings and assessments as needed in accordance with trauma-informed approaches.
• Promote opportunities for clients to develop a personal safety plan.
• Assist in the development of personal Wellness Recovery Action Plans.
• Support safety of clients/guests and assist with important service linkages to resources desired by clients.

• Administrative and Performance Requirements
• Be available and responsive to program managers when contacted regarding open shifts to inform if available for shift coverage or not.
• Assist with cleaning, operational, and immediate needs for continued program functioning.
• Complete forms for data collection, information for assessments, and other program requirements for documentation.
• Participate in supervision as directed.
• Participate in team and other agency meetings and trainings as directed by supervisor.
• Interpret and communicate, at the service delivery level, program policies and procedures.

• Education, experience and other requirements
• Preferred Bachelors degree preferred from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology or a related discipline. Extensive work experience with less education will be considered.
• Preferred - Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification
• Preferred 1-2 of years experience working with individuals recovering from serious and persistent mental illness providing case management and community support and/or
• Preferred 1-2 years experience working in non-traditional community settings i.e.: Drop in, senior center, special recreation program
• Basic computer proficiency, knowledge of Word and Internet skills
• Preferred - valid IL Driver’s License, valid auto insurance, and access to a well maintained/insured vehicle. Shifts limited to Living Room program without access to vehicle.

Schedule

• PRN, As Needed, Hourly, Non-exempt, up to 28 hrs/wk
• PRN employees do not have guaranteed shifts.
• PRN employees are not required to pick up any specific shifts offered; expectation to provide at least 1 shift per quarter and preference for at least 1 shift per month.
• Scheduling will be offered by the corresponding program managing supervisor and PRN employees can accept or decline as they are able. PRN employees expected to respond to requests.

Kenneth Young Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer