Mentoring and Peer Support Services Specialist (Full-Time)

Mentoring and Peer Support Services Specialist (Full-Time) The CENTER for Human Services, a leading provider of behavioral health care services, is seeking a Mentoring and Peer Support Services Specialist. (Full-Time) This position shall assist individuals aged 10 – 25 years old by providing empathetic support and guidance to clients toward recovery strategies in their day-to-day lives, with the goal of successfully completing probation and reducing recidivism. Responsibilities Shall be familiar with and supportive of the domains of Advocacy, Professional Responsibility, Mentoring, and Recovery Support utilized within the program Shall assist individuals in building resilience by accessing education, training, and work experiences to assist in reducing recidivism Works closely with court services and probation. Shall demonstrate knowledge of community systems/resources for recovery services Shall maintain their own recovery processes and develop an action plan for their own mental, emotional, physical, and social health Shall maintain their own recovery processes and develop an action plan for their own mental, emotional, physical, and social health Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS)designation within two years of hire Personal experience in recovery from lived experience with mental illness and/or a substance use disorder Willingness and ability to engage in self-disclosure to assist in treatment Passion to help others with their recovery Excellent organizational and communication skills Must have reliable transportation and valid Illinois driver’s license with full coverage auto insurance Salary Range: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour Paid Time Off Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Health Savings Plans Dependent Care Savings Plan Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance 403B Employer Matching Student loan forgiveness Mentoring and Peer Support Services Specialist (Full-Time) Position Mentoring and Peer Support Services Specialist (Full-Time) #J-18808-Ljbffr Mcchs