$60,600.00 Annually
115 N County Farm Road Wheaton, IL
We have a leadership position available on our Crisis Services team at the DuPage County Health Department! As a valued member of our team, you'll be empowered to make a profound impact on your community. Our accredited crisis recovery center is dedicated to delivering exceptional services and support to our community, proudly holding: The American Association of Suicidology Certification.

Working as a Peer Support Crisis Services Supervisor, you will be supervising the work of professional level staff responsible for providing peer support services to both children and adults. You will be required to have the ability to prioritize staff and workload in order to effectively meet client needs during urgent, unpredictable situations
The hours for this position are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with occasional weekend on-call availability. *Salary may increase based on experience.
This position comes with an outstanding benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being. As a DuPage County employee, you’ll enjoy 12 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, paid sick time, 5 paid personal days and tuition and certification reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave so you can be there for life’s most important moments. The position is pension-eligible through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), giving you peace of mind with a guaranteed retirement plan. Plus, you may qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES TO BE PERFORMED WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Completion of a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field and five years of experience in community behavioral health services, which included at least three years in a supervisory position; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience working as a peer support specialist is also required
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires current credentialing as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist. The position performs essential on-site functions and is eligible for hybrid work arrangement. This is a grant funded position.
Supplemental Information
Considerable knowledge of professional behavioral health standards, practices, and techniques; considerable knowledge of the medical terminology, crisis intervention best practices, behavioral patterns, and effects of mental illness as applicable to the assigned client population; considerable knowledge of management and supervision principles; considerable knowledge of the functions and availability of public and private community resources; considerable knowledge of the dynamics of individual and group behavior; considerable knowledge of procedures and documentation for billing and reimbursement; some knowledge of the budget process, funding sources and compliance requirements; some knowledge of the process of program development. Considerable skill in assessing and evaluating client needs; considerable skill interviewing clients; considerable skill exercising sound judgment in adherence with professional standards; considerable skill in projecting the warmth and sincerity to work effectively with clients; considerable skill in training and supervising assigned staff; considerable skill in interpreting and consistently applying policies; working skill in developing and maintaining positive and professional relationships with internal and external customers; working skill in written and verbal communication; working skill maintaining records in compliance with regulations and standards; working skill influencing the behavior of others; working skill operating a personal computer, applicable software, and peripheral equipment; Develops and maintains positive, respectful and professional relationships with internal and external customers.– Supports, adapts, or delivers services in a manner that ensures understanding and inclusion of diverse client populations. Ensures that the work of the unit responsible is timely, complete, and accurate.
The DuPage County Health Department is an organization comprised of more than 600 dedicated health care professionals and support staff who strive to provide quality services and educational opportunities to residents of DuPage County. We promote physical and emotional health; protects health from environmental risk factors; and strives to assure the provision of accessible, quality best in class service.
Our accredited crisis center is dedicated to delivering exceptional services and support to our community, proudly holding: The American Association of Suicidology Certification.