Certified Recovery Support Specialist, Peer Support-ACT

Peer Support Specialist (CRSS)

Founded in 1948 in Chicago, Envision Unlimited provides a full spectrum of care for individuals with disabilities and behavioral health needs across Chicagoland and Central Illinois. Our services include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, foster care, and supportive housing.

Envision Unlimited is seeking a compassionate and motivated Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) to join our mental health team. This role is ideal for someone who has lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery and is ready to use that experience professionally to support others in achieving wellness, stability, and self-directed recovery.

The CRSS will provide recovery-focused case management, community support, outreach, advocacy, and resource coordination in homes, community settings, partner agencies, healthcare settings, and Envision Unlimited locations.

· Provide peer recovery support, case management, and community support services to individuals receiving mental health and/or substance use recovery services.

· Engage referred individuals through outreach and build supportive, respectful relationships grounded in hope and recovery.

· Complete needs assessments to identify barriers and connect individuals with resources such as behavioral health care, physical health care, housing, transportation, benefits, education, employment, legal support, and community recovery resources.

· Assist individuals in developing and working toward recovery goals using person-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches.

· Promote recovery principles including empowerment, wellness, respect, self-direction, and connection.

· Advocate with and for individuals to support access to treatment, housing, benefits, reasonable accommodations, and other needed services.

· Maintain timely, accurate, and recovery-oriented documentation in the electronic health record.

· Collaborate with team members, supervisors, providers, community partners, and natural supports to coordinate care.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

· Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential strongly preferred.

· Candidates who are actively pursuing CRSS certification and are willing to obtain the credential within one year of hire may be considered.

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Must be at least 21 years of age.

· Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery and willingness to self-identify as part of the role.

· Ability to work respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

· Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of current insurance required.

· Basic computer skills and ability to use electronic health record systems.

A supportive, nonjudgmental approach to working with individuals in recovery.

Strong communication, listening, and relationship-building skills.

Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-based environment.

Flexibility to provide services in the community and respond to individual needs.

Commitment to trauma-informed care, recovery language, and person-centered support.

11 vacation days, 12 holidays, 3 sick days, and 3 personal days.

40 hours of Illinois Paid Leave accrued.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.

403(b) retirement plan.

Voluntary benefit options including pet insurance, AD&D, life, critical illness, and short-term disability.

Employee Assistance Network.

Support for pursuing clinical licensure, including financial support and time off.

Opportunities for career growth and development.

Envision Unlimited is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.