Company Information
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Company Name: Thresholds 
Website: https://www.thresholds.org/careers/

Job Information
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Job Title: Community Support Specialist 
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Address:
Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:
Do you care deeply about social justice? Consider joining us by becoming a
Community Support Specialist! Working at Thresholds means making a difference
in someone’s life every day. For decades, Thresholds has provided mental
health and substance use services in Chicagoland and surrounding counties
that give hope to those who need it most.

Take advantage of our excellent training programs to learn the latest in
evidence-based clinical practices. Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in how you
accomplish your work. At Thresholds, one of Chicago’s award-winning best
workplaces, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages,
opportunities for growth and continuing education, and clinical supervision
for LCPC/LCSW licensure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
•Provides direct service to clients through individual and group
counseling/therapy, vocational support, crisis intervention, and
psycho-social rehabilitation.
•Identifies risk factors related to relapse and develops relapse prevention
plans and strategies.
•Develops and reviews members’ care plans by identifying goals,
objectives, and specific mental health services needed.
•Teaches members independent and community living skills, such as
housekeeping, meal preparation, coping skills, etc.
•Provides support to members with collateral social service agencies and
the community.
•Documents services provided in an Electronic Health Record in a timely
manner.

EDUCATION

Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have:

High school diploma or GED certificate with 5 years of supervised job related
experience in the field of social services OR Bachelor’s degree in
Psychology, Social Work, or related field.

REQUIREMENTS
•Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
•Daily access to a personal vehicle
•Valid driver’s license
•Willingness to provide transportation for members of the program
•Must obtain and maintain liability car insurance of: ◦$100,000 per
person bodily injury
◦$300,000 per accident
◦$100,000 property damage

•Shift Time
•Monday-Friday 2:30pm-11:00pm



Requirements:
Must be Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)




Resume Information
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Majors Desired:: Liberal Arts
Degree levels accepted:: Bachelor, Graduate

Application Information
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