Residential Support Specialist - Dulcinea

Job Description

Job Description

Responsible for providing rehabilitative stabilization services for adults with severe mental illness or dually diagnosed. Teaches in-vivo independent, social, and daily living skills taking into consideration the participant’s learning style, strengths and needs. Assists participants in the acquisition and practice of daily living skills. Monitors participants’ symptoms and medication utilization regularly. Maintains an organized, clean, and safe home environment. Provides crisis management services in consultation with program supervisor.  Documents all services using program protocols. Provides a safe and quite overnight environment for participants and assists them in morning activities. The hourly rate is $20.50.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, or 5 years of experience in mental health and/or substance abuse field in lieu of education.  
• Five years of experience in the mental health or substance abuse field.
• Experience working with multi-ethnic populations.
• Flexibility to work on weekends, evenings, holidays during emergencies or staff shortage.

Founded in 1899 as one of Chicago’s original settlement houses, Association House has a 122-year history of meeting the most pressing needs of those in the communities we serve. Today, we provide comprehensive, collaborative and effective programs with bilingual competency in English and Spanish. With more than 30 programs encompassing Behavioral Health, Child Welfare, Community Health, Workforce Development, and the Association House High School, we promote individual health and wellness and create opportunities for educational and economic advancement. With a strong lens on equity, Association House is firmly committed to our core values of integrity, excellence, respect, leadership, and education.

Company Description

Founded in 1899 as one of Chicago’s original settlement houses, Association House has a 122-year history of meeting the most pressing needs of those in the communities we serve. Today, we provide comprehensive, collaborative and effective programs with bilingual competency in English and Spanish. With more than 30 programs encompassing Behavioral Health, Child Welfare, Community Health, Workforce Development, and the Association House High School, we promote individual health and wellness and create opportunities for educational and economic advancement. With a strong lens on equity, Association House is firmly committed to our core values of integrity, excellence, respect, leadership, and education.