Community Outreach and Support Worker

3 days ago


Kankakee, Illinois, United States The Thresholds Full time
Join Our Team

We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic Community Support Specialist to join our team at The Thresholds. In this rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals struggling with mental health and substance use issues.

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing mental health and substance use treatment support in a community-based setting. You will work closely with clients to develop personalized care plans, connect them with essential resources, and facilitate their growth and recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developing and implementing individualized care plans
  • Building strong relationships with clients and their families
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care
  • Providing emotional support and guidance to clients

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
  • 2 years of supervised clinical experience
  • A valid driver's license, current car insurance, and daily access to your own car
  • Passion for mental health advocacy

Benefits:

  • Competitive Pay: $56,500 annually (commensurate with education, experience, and licensure)
  • Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
  • Dental insurance, vision insurance, choice of 4 medical insurance plans
  • 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
  • Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month)
  • Public service loan forgiveness
  • Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
  • Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal


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