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Recovery Support Specialist, Healthy Start Recovery Home

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

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Quick overview

The Recovery Support Specialist provides direct support to residents at the recovery home, including case management and individual meetings. They also act as a mentor and advocate while coordinating with the treatment team to help residents achieve personal recovery goals.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) certification. Additionally, at least two years of experience in human or social services and proficiency with electronic health records are required.

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Job description

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities.
For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.
LSSI is hiring a full-time Recovery Support Specialist at the Healthy Start West Recovery Home, Monday through Friday.
Responsible for providing recovery support to residents as part of the Recovery Home Team.
This includes case management, documentation, and individual meetings with clients.
Benefits and Perks: LSSI is growing!
Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages: On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
Salary $18-$20/Hourly.
Opportunity for advancement.
Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
Essential Functions: Assist residents in becoming more involved in their own recovery.
Support and assist residents in developing and maintaining recovery-oriented, wellness-focused lifestyles.
Serve as mentor and advocate for residents in the recovery home.
Communicate with supervisor, treatment team, and collateral agencies to address client’s needs.
Partner with residents to access the services and supports that will help individuals attain personal recovery goals.
Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.
Position Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the human services or social services field preferred.
Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) required.
Certified Recovery Support Specialist certification required, or to be obtained within one year of date of hire.
Annual TB test required.
Experience using EHR (Electronic Health Record) required.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
Excellent organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
Background check clearance required.
Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
Access to reliable transportation required.
Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury, and property damage required.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.

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