Peer Support Specialist

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Description Salary: $18.00 (Exact salary calculation is made based on education and experience) Job Summary: Provides individual and group services, including case management interventions to adults and youth within the office, home, and community. Duties/Responsibilities Provides person-centered case management and individual and group counseling Advocates on behalf of individuals to obtain needed resources, housing and healthcare Facilitates interventions that focus on learning skills and ways to manage mental health issues Teaches skills using evidence-based curriculum about symptom management, recovery, interpersonal, daily living, problem solving, healthy living, social connectedness, money management and communication within office, home or community setting Closely monitors physical and emotional safety of clients and assists and acts as a liaison with healthcare providers Plans leisure/recreational activities and accompanies clients when necessary Provides appropriate linkage and referral and assistance with entitlements Actively participates in client staffing, agency meetings, trainings and clinical supervision Completes documentation of services Education and Experience Required Bachelor’s Degree in social service field or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and two years’ experience in mental health, or Associate’s of Arts Degree in a related field and five (5) years of mental health experience Preferred 1–2 years’ work experience in mental health field Valid driver’s license, insurance and vehicle Salary and Benefits Competitive salary with potential for annual increases Full‑time benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, LTD, 401K, PTO, Holidays Position Requirements Position: Community Support Specialist Employment Type: Full‑Time Shift: Days Exempt Status: Non‑Exempt Location: La Salle office About the Organization At North Central Behavioral Health Systems, we believe every child, adult and family deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. As a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has served North Central and West Central Illinois for over 40 years, we deliver a wide range of behavioral‑health services, from counseling and medication‑assisted treatment to wellness, prevention and intensive outpatient programs. With national accreditation through The Joint Commission and a sliding‑scale policy that supports access for all, we're committed to making high‑quality mental‑health and substance‑use services accessible, compassionate and locally rooted. #J-18808-Ljbffr