Recovery Support Specialist, Community Based

Excitement abounds at Heritage Behavioral Health Center!

We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic located in Decatur, Illinois who is dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care to individuals in a multi-county area. We recognize that all individuals at our organization have an impact on patient care - regardless of the position they hold.

Why join us?

• We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• We are expanding our primary care, mental health and substance use services to individuals in Central Illinois and beyond and are looking for dedicated staff to meet the needs of our clientele.
• Our salaries have been updated and are competitive at both the state and national levels with wonderful benefits.
• Full-time employees receive 56 paid days off during their 1^st year of employment (this includes every other Friday off PAID for your wellness needs). This increases to 61 days the 2^nd year and continues to increase with tenure.
• We have expanded our employee insurance benefit offerings and made them more affordable.

At Heritage, we believe in taking care of our staff's needs so that they can concentrate on taking care of the needs of the individuals we serve. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such!

We are pleased to present the following position for your consideration:

Overview: Recovery Support Specialist, Community Based

Recovery Support Specialist will be responsible for empowering individuals to set recovery goals, and take ownership of their recovery through a community that promotes personal growth, personal empowerment, responsibility, and greater independence. Individuals employed in this program must have the ability to self-identify as a person in recovery from mental illness and committed to his/her own recovery in order to help others through their recovery. Individuals will utilize resources within the community to assist individuals as needed.

Potential activities within the Community role:

This role is primarily community based and will focus on assisting individuals with connecting to community resources while fostering a sense of belonging. The recovery support specialist will act as a role model in a variety of ways including but not limited to ;

1. Locating resources for necessities such as clothing or food.
2. Accompanying individuals to medical appointments, helping them to advocate their needs within the healthcare system

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Identifying needs and activities that promote recovery and resilience;
• Supporting participants to make informed choices and take responsibility for their own recovery;
• Mentoring participants to help them utilize community resources;
• Advocate on behalf of participants in navigating Mental health and other systems;
• Mental participants to build and maintain community living skills;
• Supporting participants efforts to find and retain employment, education, volunteer work, and other meaningful activities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Willingness to work with people who are attempting to recover from a serious and persistent mental illness
• Ability to work as a team player;
• Ability to tolerate ambiguity, uncertainty, and change;
• Ability to navigate electronic health records;
• Demonstrated above average computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• This position requires a thorough understanding of trauma-informed care practices to effectively carry out their roles. This knowledge is essential for providing optimal support and services to individuals in a manner that is sensitive, empathetic, and effective.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent;
• Minimum of 21 years of age;
• CRSS Certification preferred;
• A valid driver's license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of automobile insurance coverage are required.

Salary Range: $37,440-$45,760 per year ($18.00 - $22.00 per hour)

Heritage also offers the following with this position:

1. Generous vacation, sick and personal leave
2. WELLNESS days - 26 days per year (every other Friday off paid)
3. Paid holidays - 9 in 2025
4. Partial Health Club/Fitness Reimbursement
5. Employee Assistance Program
6. Continuing education opportunities
7. Tuition assistance program
8. Agency provided life insurance and short-term disability policies
9. Retirement plans (401k and Roth)
10. Optional insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care), and additional life insurance. (The health insurance benefit includes substantial agency contribution towards the cost.)
11. We are a National Health Service Corp site which gives staff access to the National Health Service Corp federal student loan forgiveness program (LCPC, LCSW, MD, APN, RN, CADC, LSW, and LPC individuals). For more information, visit www.hrsa.gov.