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Part-Time ASL Community Support Specialist - Deaf
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-02-17
Listing for:
Thresholds
Part Time
position Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Community Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Community Support Specialist provides direct service to clients through individual and group counseling/therapy, vocational support, crisis intervention, and psycho-social rehabilitation. They identify risk factors related to relapse and develop relapse prevention plans and strategies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES- 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.
SAT/SUN 3PM-11:30PM (16 HOURS/WEEK)
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
- 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
- Competitive Pay - Base Rate: $21.75 - $25.87 hourly / $45,240 - $53,800 annually
- Subject to increase based on education and experience
- Generous Paid Time Off Policy (Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days)
- 4 Medical Insurance Plans
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 403(b) with 3% employer match
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Supervision for Clinical Licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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