Trinity Services Inc.·Wilmington, Illinois
The Recovery Support Specialist provides peer-based support to individuals in mental health crises, facilitating recovery planning and modeling effective coping strategies. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and assist participants in connecting to community resources.
The Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) plays a vital role in supporting individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Utilizing their lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery, the RSS provides peer-based support, facilitates individualized recovery planning, and models effective self-care and coping strategies. This role is community-focused, emphasizing outreach, resource navigation, and empowerment to help individuals achieve their recovery and wellness goals.
Location: Wilmington, IL
Pay: $41,500-52,500 commensurate of experience
Reports to: Program Director
Network or department: Network 9
Provide compassionate peer support to individuals in mental health crisis situations.
Respond to crisis calls with their partner and work as a team
Occasionally work alongside law enforcement and other community agencies
Collaborate with individuals to develop a personalized recovery plan that ensures safety and comfort.
Teach and model effective problem-solving techniques, methods for identifying and combating negative self-talk, and approaches to overcoming fears.
Assist participants in identifying personal strengths, recovery goals, wellness objectives, and barriers, and help determine appropriate interventions.
Serve as a role model for recovery by demonstrating effective coping techniques, self-help strategies, and self-care practices.
Participate in relevant trainings, seminars, and meetings to continuously improve peer support practices.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess and respond to high-risk indicators.
Conduct outreach and assist participants with connecting to community-based resources and services.
Provide follow-up support to ensure continuity of care and engagement with services.
Complete all necessary documentation
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Manual dexterity for using computers, phones, tablets, and other business equipment.
Physical ability to adjust or set up equipment, which may include bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, or using a stepstool.
may change, and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.
Trinity Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Trinity Services, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Trinity Services, Inc. conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations
Candidates must have lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery and a high school diploma or GED. Certifications such as CRSS and WRAP are required or must be obtained, along with a valid driver's license.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.
