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Consider joining us by becoming a Residential Support Specialist, where you will help residents achieve their goals. Working at Thresholds means making a difference in someone’s life every day. For decades, Thresholds has provided mental health and substance use services in Chicago land and surrounding counties that give hope to those who need it most.\nTake advantage of our excellent training programs to learn the latest in evidence-based clinical practices. Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in how you accomplish your work. At Thresholds, one of Chicago’s award-winning best workplaces, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, opportunities for growth and continuing education, and clinical supervision for LCPC/LCSW licensure.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES\nProvides direct service to members in a residential setting, assesses service needs, and makes recommendations for treatment.\nTeaches members independent and community living skills, such as housekeeping, shopping, meal preparation, and personal hygiene as well as the development of functional, interpersonal, and coping skills.\nResponsible for creating a safe, clean, and inviting atmosphere for members. Keeps the residence neat and clean at all times. Advises supervisor, team leader, or other designee of any maintenance problems and issues.\nSupports and promotes member self-advocacy and participation in planning, decision-making, and treatment.\nIdentifies risk factors related to relapse and develops relapse prevention plans and strategies.\nMust have good documentation skills to write notes in Smartcare.\nMonitors and documents self-administration of medication in keeping with Thresholds’ standards.\nAssures that all Thresholds records are organized. Follows all appropriate safeguards with regard to confidential files. \nMARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES\nMay be required to oversee and maintain the safety of the members, staff, and visitors. This includes the upkeep of fire and safety equipment.\nConducts all safety drills in conformance with current CARF and Agency standards and complete documentation as instructed.\nMay be required to work flexible schedules and be available to work on weekends or evenings. \nREQUIREMENTS\nHigh School diploma or GED\nAt least 21 years of age\nPreferred: CRSS\nBachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related field\nAny Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience in the field\n5+ years of experience in the field can be substituted for a degree\nTrained in Basic First Aid and CPR\nSHIFT: Monday - Friday 2:30 PM -11:00 PM\nWhat sets Thresholds apart:\nCompetitive Pay: Pay Range: $23.10 hrly - 25.10 hrly ( Annually - $48,048 - $52,200 )\nBased upon education, experience, and licensure\n$1000 salary increase for LSW or LPC licensure\n$1000 salary increase for CRSS\nGenerous PTO\nDental insurance, vision insurance, 4 medical insurance plans\n403(b) retirement plans with 3% employer match \nRobust employee assistance program (EAP)\nMileage reimbursement\nCell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month)\nPublic service loan forgiveness \nSupervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC) \nReimbursement for licensure and licensure renewal\nThresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to fostering an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency’s mission. 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