Apply on Employer Site

NAMI Chicago · 1 month ago

Recovery Support Associate - IHRS [Talent Pool]

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$23/hr - $23/hr

NAMI Chicago is dedicated to fighting stigma and discrimination in mental health and seeks to fill gaps in the mental health system with a focus on racial equity. The Recovery Support Associate will support Class Members in their recovery journey, facilitate peer support groups, and connect them to community resources, while sharing their own recovery story to inspire others.

AdviceEducationHealth CareMental HealthNon Profit

Responsibilities

Provides support to Class Members in reaching their goals to ensure transition into independent living or while living independently in the community, including temporary social and emotional support, medication advocacy, Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP), coping and community adjustment skills, and accessing community supports

Engages with Class Members during non-traditional hours and connects to their wrap around services as needed

Shares their recovery story as relevant to the authorized Class Member to assist them in their own recovery

Facilitates peer support groups and leads peer-led trainings

Implements NAMI Chicago support programming within SMHRF/SNF

Works with program partners and the State to ensure a smooth transition and ongoing services and links Class Members to community resources

Maintains official records and reports to program staff as needed and scheduled

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

CRSSCPRSBilingual in SpanishMental health resourcesBasic computer skillsPublic relations skillsCompassionInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Candidates will possess a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) credential OR will obtain one of these credentials within 18 months of employment at NAMI Chicago

Ability to travel throughout the Greater Chicago area

Computer Skills: Proficiency Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word. Proficiency in Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange; Windows operating systems; and other software routinely used by NAMI Chicago

Valid Illinois driver's license with daily access to vehicle. Must have $100,000/$300,000 auto liability insurance

Demonstrated commitment to serving underrepresented and vulnerable populations, including social and racial/ethnic minorities as well as those living with mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders

Willing to work in a diverse environment in regards to race, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, and gender

Candidate will have firsthand knowledge/experience living with a mental health condition

Demonstrated sensitivity and compassion

Demonstrated interpersonal and public relations skills

Understanding of local mental health resources

Able to travel across greater Chicago

Well organized

Basic computer skills