The School Based Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) shall provide peer support services to children and adolescents in the school setting; serve as an advocate; provide information and support for consumers in emergency, outpatient and walk-in settings. The RSS shall perform a wide range of tasks to assist consumers in the recovery process and to reclaim their lives from mental illness/substance use. The RSS will possess the skills to maintain a high level of professionalism, ethics, and positive interactions. In addition, with the extension of the Title XX grant the RSS will help to increase wellness and recovery education and stigma reduction through the state of Illinois, in targeted communities, and at HRC throughout the duration of the grant. The RSS will when applicable promote or educate on the components of Wellness and Recovery Action Planning (WRAP), Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for both adult and youth, and lead other groups as needed. The RSS will complete other duties as assigned as related to recovery support services or Title XX grant deliverables. Work location could be either the Paris, IL or Marshall, IL locations depending on agency needs.
BASIC DUTIES:
o Willingness to self-disclose personal experience as a consumer of mental health services and/or dual diagnosis services.
o Participate in statewide events/summits/trainings/activities that support the education/development/promotion of WRAP, MHFA, and Recovery Support and Consumer Provider Services
o Commitment and ability to practice within the domains and ethics of the CRSS (certified recovery support specialist)
o Communicate with members of the outpatient team when appropriate and needed for appropriate consumer care
o Support for consumer choice and consumer driven services
o Educate the consumers on wellness and recovery supports
o Educate consumers on how to make treatment work for them and their choices in the recovery process
o Advocate for consumers using professionalism and non-adversarial approaches
o Be aware of and take appropriate action with high-risk indicators/suicidal and homicidal ideations.
o Willingness, ability, and commitment to serving as a role model for Recovery.
o Travel required
o Facilitate group and individual sessions
o Avoid dual relationships when possible and appropriate for the best interest of the consumers
o Utilize Relias learning when applicable and for annual training
o Comply with rule 132, collaborative and CARF documentation
o Awareness of Recovery planning needs and development.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
o Lived experience as a consumer of mental health or substance use services
o GED or higher education.
o Public speaking and communication skills
o Experience either as a consumer of or facilitator of groups
o Ability to utilize computer for service documentation.
o Teaching skills, non-judgmental personality, and empathic listening skills.
o Valid driver license / current automobile liability insurance including uninsured motorist coverage.
o Current CRSS or Desire to pursue CRSS state certification.
o WRAP Certification or Desire to pursue WRAP Certificate
o Ability to pass pre-employment background checks.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Sit, 76-100% of the time.
2. Stand, walk, 11-40% of the time.
3. Climb stairs, stoop, kneel, bend, reach in front of body, 11-40% of the time.
4. Lift up to 25 pounds.
5. Ordinary speech and hearing, 76-100% of the time.
6. Visual acuity of 20” or less or 20” or more.
7. Simultaneous use of Hand, Wrist, Fingers, 76-100% of the time.
JOB HAZARDS:
1. Ergonomics: This job may involve repetitive motion and/or keyboard related activities. Ergonomic procedures are required.
2. Blood Borne Pathogens: This job may involve exposure to blood borne pathogens. Universal precautions are required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $16.40 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
