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Community Support Specialist, Residential - Homeless Outreach Program - Safe Haven

Thresholds · Chicago, Illinois, US

At Thresholds, we believe in meeting people where they’re at – in their environment and on their journey to recovery. Community Support Specialists (CSS) pro...

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At Thresholds, we believe in meeting people where they’re at – in their environment and on their journey to recovery. Community Support Specialists (CSS) provide mental health and substance use treatment support where it makes the most impact – in a person’s community. Thresholds Homeless Outreach Program Safe Haven location provides low barrier housing for individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness and have severe and persistent diagnosed mental illness which hinders their ability to access and sustain traditional forms of housing. Working as a Community Support Specialist is a unique learning opportunity. Through care planning, you will be an integral part of a client’s growth and recovery. You will remove barriers to mental healthcare through case management: connecting our clients with resources and helping them navigate complex systems. You will help clients strengthen daily living skills as you drive them to doctors’ appointments, to benefits offices, or to the grocery store. Each day will be a little bit different, requiring you to adapt to your client’s schedule, needs, and treatment plan. The culture at Thresholds is collaborative and supportive, providing you with...