What are the responsibilities and job description for the community support specialist position at GRO Community?
About GRO Community: God Restoring Order (GRO) Community is a mental healthcare provider that specializes in trauma recovery services for males of color ages 5 and up. GRO services are grounded in an understanding of the neurological, biological and psychological effects of trauma. GRO services include mental health and wellness, stress management, and community outreach.
Purpose of Position: The Community Support Specialist (CSS) plays a vital role in our Housing program, as this role helps individuals gain independent skills required for permanent housing. CSS is responsible for providing essential services to Gro clients through case management, ongoing assessments, and hands-oncoaching. The CSS ensures that each GRO resident has wraparound support as they participate in the GRO Independent Housing Program.
Primary Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Conduct initial, midpoint, and post assessments with clients using a strength-based approach to
- assess their strengths, challenges, and needs.
- Offer hands-on training to clients addressing some of their independent life skills challenges.
- Facilitate weekly group workshops to cover relevant topics and activities.
- Develop individualized housing plans with clients and reassess their needs monthly.
- Connect residents with appropriate services for affordable housing, employment, childcare needs,
- food insecurity, and clothing.
- Join team meetings to discuss clients' progress and coordinate services.
- Accompany clients to view potential rental units, helping them navigate the housing application
- process.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation.
Competencies:
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Be collaborative and a team player
- Strong crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
Work Environment: onsite
Location: Chicago, IL
Expected Hours of Work: various available shift options. Seeking to hire 3 full time and 1 part time.
Travel: Must have access to reliable transportation.
Qualifications:
Required Education:· Minimum of high school diploma or GED required.
Experience: · Preferred experience in same or related role but not required. We are willing to train.· Experience working with re-entry population desired. · Social services industry experience preferred.
Physical Demands: walking premises including up and down stairs
What we offer:Thrive in a family orientated work environment where we believe in the importance of mental health, wellness, and self-care. Here at GRO we recognize the importance of growth and development while striving to ensure all staff are set up for success in their endeavors as a member on our team.
Benefits: Full Time Eligible OnlyDental insurance | BCBS PPO Health Insurance| Vision Insurance| Employer Paid Life Insurance| Voluntary Supplemental and Life Insurance Plans| Paid Time Off | 401(k) Retirement Plan
AAP/EEO StatementGRO Community provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, GRO Community complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. GRO Community expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of GRO Community employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
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