What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Support Specialist - Residential Mental Health position at The Thresholds?
Job Description
Job Description
Do you enjoy getting to know someone and coaching them towards achieving their goals related to work, relationships, and independent living? You could make a difference in someone’s life every day as a Residential Support Specialist.
Residential Support Specialists work one-on-one and in groups with clients experiencing mental health challenges. Within the residential setting you will assist the clients as they learn and practice the skills for independent living. During an average day, you may help residents prepare meals, practice housekeeping skills, and work on interpersonal and coping skills. Not only do you help clients develop key independent living skills, but you will also see their progress and document their experiences, success with medication management, and recovery process.
The culture at Thresholds is collaborative and supportive, providing you with the tools and resources you need for the best client care. Opportunities for training and professional development, including clinical supervision, will deepen your knowledge and expand your clinical skills in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and other evidence-based practices. This invaluable experience will set you up for a variety of career paths and growth opportunities within our organization.
To succeed in this role, you need :
- Passion for mental health advocacy
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills
- Compassion and respect while working in someone’s home
- Good writing skills and attention to detail
- On-Call for multiple sites
- SHIFT : Monday - Friday 7 : 00 AM - 3 : 00 PM
To be eligible for this role you need :
What sets Thresholds apart :
Subject to increase based on education and experience
Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). 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. Click here to learn more.
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.
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Salary : $22 - $24
