Recovery Support Specialist

2 months ago

Wheaton, United States Advantage xPO Full time

111 N. County Farm Road Wheaton, Illinois, 60187

Have you ever needed support in a crisis or recovery situation and now want to give back? We have a rewarding opportunity for someone with two years of experience active participation in the recovery process to work full-time within Crisis Services. Crisis Services is located in Wheaton and provides 24/7 crisis mental health services to county residents who may be experiencing a psychiatric crisis or are in need of additional support for symptoms of mental illness.

Minimum of High School diploma required

Can you say benefits? This position offers a full benefit package which includes 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks of paid vacation per year and paid sick time. This is also a pension eligible position and offers eligibility for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Responsibilities

  • Responds in the community to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis as a member of a two-person response team. Referral sources may include law enforcement, hospitals, individuals or their family members, CARES/SASS.
  • Assists in de-escalation of clients experiencing a mental health crisis through engagement with client and coordination with team member providing clinical intervention
  • Establish rapport, share experiences and strengthen engagement with the individual experiencing the crisis.
  • Role model positive recovery behaviors with clients in Behavioral Health programs.
  • Provides skill building and case management to clients with high need.
  • Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification
  • Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws
  • Willingness to self-disclose personal lived experience in mental health or substance use recovery (or both) for the benefit of the supporting the individuals receiving services.
  • Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures
  • Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality
  • Completion of required documentation within established timeframes, through use of an Electronic Client Record
  • Participates in team meetings to assess clients' progress
  • Participates in emergency response activities as assigned



ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Position requires individual with lived experience and will need to obtain the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential within one year of hire. The CRSS is a credential for those who provide mental health or co-occurring mental illness and substance use recovery support to others. A person with the CRSS credential uses unique insights gained through personal recovery experience.

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