Recovery Support Specialist- Livingroom

Recovery Support Specialist – Livingroom

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- Livingroom role at Trinity Services Inc.

Trinity Services is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) to work in the Living Room Program, a comfortable, home‑like environment designed to assist individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Guests are provided with support to promote recovery and develop a personalized action plan. The RSS plays a vital role in this process, working collaboratively with Living Room staff to ensure a safe and supportive space.

Note: Lived experience as a consumer of mental health or substance use disorder services is required.

Location: Orland Park, IL

Program/Service: Living Room Program

Schedule/Shift: 11pm-7am

Salary: $36,500 – $47,500 commensurate with experience

Application Requirement: Cover letter must be included with application

Reports To: Living Room Director

Network Or Department: Network 9

• Provide support to guests experiencing a mental health crisis.
• Assist guests in developing an action plan to ensure their safety and comfort.
• Teach and utilize problem‑solving techniques, strategies for combating negative self‑talk, and methods for overcoming fears in both one‑on‑one and group settings.
• Promote self‑directed recovery tools and strategies.
• Help guests identify strengths, recovery goals, and barriers while determining appropriate interventions.
• Serve as a role model by demonstrating effective coping techniques, self‑help strategies, and self‑care.
• Monitor and report guests’ progress toward their recovery objectives.
• Support guests in developing a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) or Peer‑to‑Peer plan.
• Participate in relevant training, meetings, and seminars to enhance RSS skills.
• Identify high‑risk indicators and collaborate with the team to take appropriate action.
• Assist guests in developing self‑advocacy and empowerment skills to combat stigma.
• Conduct outreach and follow‑ups with Living Room guests.

• Knowledge of the Living Room model.
• Able to make independent decisions and problem‑solve.
• Able to deal tactfully with guests, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Able to work harmoniously with Trinity employees.
• Must have the willingness to work with guests, staff, and visitors at various maturity levels.
• Able to contribute to positive morale.
• Able to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strongly self‑motivated.

• Be able to lift over 40 pounds from floor to waist unassisted.
• Be able to push and pull 75 pounds.
• Be able to complete deep knee squats.
• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Operate motor vehicles.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment.
• Physical activities that could be used include: driving, balancing, pulling, pushing, standing, climbing, grasping, stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and repetitive motion.

• Lived experience as a consumer of mental health or substance use disorder services.
• GED or higher education.
• Strong public speaking and communication skills.
• Experience as either a consumer of or facilitator of support groups.
• Basic computer skills for service documentation.
• Non‑judgmental, empathetic, and effective teaching skills.
• Valid driver’s license and current auto liability insurance, including uninsured motorist coverage.
• Preferred but not required:
  Current Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) certification or willingness to pursue it.
• Preferred but not required: WRAP certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Ability to pass pre‑employment background checks.

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time
• Potential Year‑End Bonus
• Financial Assistance Program (Cookie Jar)
• Employee Referral Program…