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About the Role
At Thresholds, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Residential Support Specialist. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting the growth and development of our clients, who are pregnant and parenting teens and young adults between the ages of 17-24.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one and group support to clients, helping them develop skills related to relationships, school success, recreational activities, health and wellness, early career experiences, and day-to-day living.
- Assist clients in learning and practicing independent living skills, such as hygiene and housekeeping, and help them prepare meals.
- Model relationship-building skills and coach clients on coping skills, ensuring a safe and inviting living environment.
- Document client progress, successes with medication management, and recovery process as they transition to adulthood.
Requirements
- Possess a passion for mental health advocacy and effective communication and relationship-building skills.
- Exhibit compassion and respect while working in someone's home, with patience and a willingness to meet clients where they're at.
- Have good writing skills and attention to detail.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay and generous PTO, including 9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, and 15-22 days of personal and vacation time.
- Dental insurance, vision insurance, and a choice of 4 medical insurance plans.
- A 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
- A robust employee assistance program (EAP).
- Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month).
- Public service loan forgiveness.
- Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC).
About Thresholds
Thresholds is a mission-driven agency committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency's mission. As one of the oldest and largest community 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.
