Community Support Specialist

Find a career with a nationwide leader of mental healthcare services.

Thresholds is Illinois` oldest and largest provider of services to people living with severe and persistent mental illness. Thresholds celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2009 and looks forward to continuing its mission to help its members reclaim their lives and achieve hopeful and successful futures. With its 30 service locations and more than 75 housing developments in the Chicago area, Thresholds is a recognized leader in mental health recovery. Thresholds provides excellent opportunities for career development and promotion and has been voted as one of Chicago’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work for in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Thresholds encourages individuals who have experienced mental health recovery to apply. EOE M/F/D/V

Thresholds also offers an exemplary benefits package that includes 15 vacation days in the first year of employment. Unparalleled in-house employee training and development programs and a supportive management team distinguish Thresholds from other employers. Join the Thresholds team!

Description of Duties:

The Community Support Specialist will work within a team structure and provide direct care services to members served in a supportive housing environment. Services include: Monitor and promote the members daily activities including meals, medication, leisure and pre bedtime activities; Care Plan treatment and development and evaluation: linkage to services both in the community and within Thresholds; documentation of services provided; and work with other teammates with the goal of providing individual and group services.

Minimum Education required:  

Bachelor Degree Preferred; will consider years of experience in the mental health field