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Bartlett & West · 1 month ago

Recovery Support Associate - E&S Pilot [Talent Pool]

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$23/hr - $23/hr

Bartlett & West is dedicated to supporting mental health initiatives through NAMI Chicago. The Recovery Support Associate will engage with Class Members in a Specialized Mental Health Rehab facility, providing recovery support and facilitating community resources to enhance their recovery journey.

Civil Engineering

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Establishes a frequent and consistent physical presence inside of a Specialized Mental Health Rehab facility (SMHRF)/Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) to support Class Members

Provides 1 on 1 engagement and recovery support pre and post transition with navigating the CCMTP journey

Conducts community meetings/forums and informational question and answer sessions hosted in SMHRF or SNF

Provides skill building assistance and program education

Provides advocacy and follow up with service providers on behalf of Class Member

Provides additional linkage to community resources and supports in collaboration with Prime Agencies

Shares his/her recovery story as relevant to the authorized Class Member to assist her/him in their own recovery

Implements NAMI Chicago support programming within SMHRF/SNF

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

Provides the following services: Temporary social and emotional support; Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP); Teaching coping and community adjustment skills; Linking class members with important community resources; Assisting the client with getting comfortable participating in natural community supports; Providing a source of encouragement and hope

Facilitates Peer support groups on behalf of NAMI Chicago

Lead Peer-led trainings on behalf of NAMI Chicago

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Certified Recovery Support SpecialistCertified Peer Recovery SpecialistMental health resourcesCCMTPBilingual in SpanishBasic computer skillsPublic relations skillsWell organizedVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal 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

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and Google Suite

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 regard 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