Residential Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Do you care deeply about social justice? Consider joining us by becoming a Residential Support Specialist, where you will help residents achieve their goals. Working at Thresholds means making a difference in someone’s life every day. For decades, Thresholds has provided mental health and substance use services in Chicago land and surrounding counties that give hope to those who need it most.

Take advantage of our excellent training programs to learn the latest in evidence-based clinical practices. Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in how you accomplish your work. At Thresholds, one of Chicago’s award-winning best workplaces, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, opportunities for growth and continuing education, and clinical supervision for LCPC/LCSW licensure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct service to members in a residential setting, assesses service needs, and makes recommendations for treatment.
• Teaches members independent and community living skills, such as housekeeping, shopping, meal preparation, and personal hygiene as well as the development of functional, interpersonal, and coping skills.
• Responsible for creating a safe, clean, and inviting atmosphere for members. Keeps the residence neat and clean at all times. Advises supervisor, team leader, or other designee of any maintenance problems and issues.
• Supports and promotes member self-advocacy and participation in planning, decision-making, and treatment.
• Identifies risk factors related to relapse and develops relapse prevention plans and strategies.
• Must have good documentation skills to write notes in Smartcare.
• Monitors and documents self-administration of medication in keeping with Thresholds’ standards.
• Assures that all Thresholds records are organized. Follows all appropriate safeguards with regard to confidential files. 

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• May be required to oversee and maintain the safety of the members, staff, and visitors. This includes the upkeep of fire and safety equipment.
• Conducts all safety drills in conformance with current CARF and Agency standards and complete documentation as instructed.
• May be required to work flexible schedules and be available to work on weekends or evenings. 

REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or GED
• At least 21 years of age
• Preferred: CRSS
• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related field
• Any Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience in the field
• 5+ years of experience in the field can be substituted for a degree
• Trained in Basic First Aid and CPR
• SHIFT: Monday - Friday 2:30 PM -11:00 PM

What sets Thresholds apart: 

• Competitive Pay: Pay Range: $23.10 hrly - 25.10 hrly ( Annually - $48,048 - $52,200 )
• Based upon education, experience, and licensure
• $1000 salary increase for LSW or LPC licensure
• $1000 salary increase for CRSS
• Generous PTO
• Dental insurance, vision insurance, 4 medical insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement plans 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 licensure and licensure renewal

Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to fostering 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.