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Peer Community Support Specialist - Mental Health Recovery

Thresholds-Inc

Thresholds is seeking a Community Support Specialist to provide mental health and substance use support within the community setting in Illinois. The role emphasizes lived experience and may require obtaining the CRSS credential within a year. You will participate in care planning and help clients access resources, often guiding them to appointments, benefits offices, or daily activities. As the identified Peer on the team, you will share your recovery journey and collaborate with colleagues to #J-18808-Ljbffr Thresholds-Inc

Vacancy posted 11 hours ago
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