CST Recovery Support Specialist
$19.54/h-$20.52/h
Sinnissippi Centers, Inc.21 days ago
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Summary
Sinnissippi Centers, Inc. is seeking a CST Recovery Support Specialist to join their team in Freeport, IL. The role involves providing recovery-oriented, person-centered, and trauma-informed services to individuals seeking treatment.
About the Role
As a Recovery Support Specialist (RSS), you will assist youth and adults in their recovery journey from mental illness. Your responsibilities will include advocating for individuals, educating them on wellness and recovery supports, facilitating group and individual sessions, and participating in statewide events to promote recovery education. You will also be expected to maintain professionalism and ethics while supporting individuals in making informed choices about their treatment.
About You
Required:
- Experience with the mental health and/or substance abuse system, either personally or via the experience of an individual in your care.
- GED or higher education.
- Public speaking and communication skills.
- Experience either as a consumer of or facilitator of groups.
- Ability to utilize computer for service documentation.
- Teaching skills, non-judgmental personality, and empathic listening skills.
- Valid driver's license / current automobile liability insurance including uninsured motorist coverage.
- Current CRSS or desire to pursue CRSS state certification; willingness to acquire CRSS state certification while on the job.
- WRAP Certification or desire to pursue WRAP Certificate.
- Ability to pass pre-employment background checks.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with 100% employer match
- Paid time off (PTO) bank
Sinnissippi Centers, Inc.
Sinnissippi Centers is a behavioral healthcare agency providing mental health treatment, substance use treatment, individual and family counseling, early childhood mental health, 24-hour crisis and assessment services and many other services. Our mission is to provide care and offer hope to individuals and families facing substance use, mental illness or behavioral health issues. Our philosophy is to treat the whole person and that each individual deserves services tailored to their unique needs. Treatment works and recovery is possible!
Freeport, IL