The CENTER for Human Services, a leading provider of behavioral health care services, is seeking a Mentoring and Peer Support Services Specialist. (Full-Time)

This position shall assist individuals aged 10 – 25 years old by providing empathetic support and guidance to clients toward recovery strategies in their day-to-day lives, with the goal of successfully completing probation and reducing recidivism.  

Responsibilities

• Shall be familiar with and supportive of the domains of Advocacy, Professional Responsibility, Mentoring, and Recovery Support utilized within the program
• Shall assist individuals in building resilience by accessing education, training, and work experiences to assist in reducing recidivism
• Works closely with court services and probation.
• Shall demonstrate knowledge of community systems/resources for recovery services
• Shall maintain their own recovery processes and develop an action plan for their own mental, emotional, physical, and social health
• Shall maintain their own recovery processes and develop an action plan for their own mental, emotional, physical, and social health

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) designation within two years of hire
• Personal experience in recovery from lived experience with mental illness and/or a substance use disorder
• Willingness and ability to engage in self-disclosure to assist in treatment
• Passion to help others with their recovery
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must have reliable transportation and valid Illinois driver’s license with full coverage auto insurance

Salary Range: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Full-Time Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Plans
• Dependent Care Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 403B Employer Matching
• Student loan forgiveness