Mental Health Recovery Support Specialist

Salary : $23,680.80 AnnuallyLocation : 111 N. County Farm Road- Wheaton IL, ILJob Type: Part TimeJob Number: 24-00956Service Unit: Behavioral Health ServicesDepartment: Outpatient Services - AdultOpening Date: 02/21/2025Closing Date: 3/22/2025 11:59 PM Central Description Peer Support is needed in our Adult Intensive Services unit at our Community Center in Wheaton. We have a part-time position open, 20 hours per week, with flexible hours Monday through Friday, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. As a Recovery Support Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting engagement and treatment for behavioral health clients, working with our Psychosocial Rehabilitation and CST teams. The Recovery Support Specialist will have the ability to role mode positive recovery behaviors and assist in identifying client's needs. The preferred candidate will be able to assertively and compassionately engage a population that struggles with engagement. Do you love a challenge and project the warmth and sincerity needed to work effectively with clients? Do you have a strong ability to work within a collaborative team approach? Do you have knowledge of harm reduction practices, stages of change and motivation enhancement treatment? If so, then we invite you to apply to become part of our team. Responsibilities Use one's personal recovery experiences to facilitate and support the behavioral health recovery of others.Teaches psychosocial rehabilitation classes that increase insight, enhances community and encourage recoveryPlans and organizes social programs to benefit client needs; empowers clients to advance successfully through all phases of recovery.Encourages clients to participate in opportunities to address other healthcare needs including primary care, dental care, etc.; supports clients with establishing personal wellness and healthcare goals.Provides a supportive and secure environment for client activities; engages clients in skill training, socialization or pre-vocational activities and documents attendance and progress.Integrates individuals into the community through activities geared toward improving independence and increasing socialization.Participates in client care and interdisciplinary team meetings related to an integrated care program; takes part in the implementation of program related goals.Provide recovery based services in the community to clients with a severe mental illnessParticipates in emergency activities as assigned.Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification.Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures. Requirements Two years of experience in the behavioral health field, including active participation in the recovery process; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. This position requires a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) certification upon hire or no later than 18 months after date of hire.Designated positions may be required to obtain certification with health and recovery programming such as Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) and/or Health and Recovery Peer Program (HARP), or an equivalent. For more information about the CRSS credential, including the application process, please see the following sites:Attendance at HR new hire orientation in Wheaton is required. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle. DuPage County Health Department offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Please visit on our Careers Page for more information.Benefits for EmployeesEmployees of the DuPage County Health Department may select from a variety of benefits to meet their needs.Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits.Health Department benefits are administered through the DuPage County Government Human Resources Office. Detailed descriptions and premium rates of these plans are available at Medical InsuranceBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is our current health insurance provider. Full-Time Health Department employees may select from four medical insurance options: three preferred provider organization (PPO) plans and one health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. You may speak to a doctor anytime through the Teledoc program, which provides access to U.S. board-certified doctors through the convenience of phone or video consults.Plan participants are also eligible for a variety of added discounts on gym memberships and other health-related products and services. They also have access to the Well on Target program, which provides a convenient, secure website with personalized tools and resources such as health coaching, health assessments, and digital tools to track health information important to you.Vision Discounts & InsuranceA vision care discount program is available as part of the medical insurance plans. Comprehensive vision insurance is also available.Prescription PlansPrescription coverage is available with all medical plans and includes the convenience of a mail-order option. Staff may also use the on-site pharmacy at the Central Public Health Center located in Wheaton.Dental InsuranceThe Delta Dental PPO program allows you to visit any dentist you wish.Flexible Spending AccountsFlexible Spending Accounts allow you to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay expenses such as those not covered by medical or dental insurance, or day-care costs.Life InsuranceAll full-time employees are provided a $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. Supplemental coverage is available for the employee, their spouse, and their children.Disability InsuranceEmployees may elect additional accident and critical illness disability benefits.01 What percentage of time are you willing to travel within DuPage County? Please select from drop down. 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% 02 Do you have your Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential? 03 Will you be able to obtain the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential within 1 year of hire? Yes No 04 Are you willing to utilize your lived experience, with mental health, to provide recovery support to others? 05 Are you at least 21 years of age? Yes No 06 What area is your Degree in (for example, Public Health Management, etc.) 07 Do you have an active BLS CPR card? 08 Do you have an active CPI card? 09 Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 10 Do you have a reliable vehicle to use during working hours? Required QuestionRequiredPreferredJob IndustriesHealthcare

Created: 2025-03-04