Recovery Support Specialist

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 Tuesday through Saturday at the Healthy Start West Recovery Home. The Recovery Support Specialist will be 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 $19.23/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.
• Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in the human service or social serviced preferred.
• Certified Recovery Support Specialist certification required, or to be obtain within one year of date of hire.
• Experience using EHR (Electronic Health Record).
• Annual TB test required.
• Background check clearance 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.
• 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.