Career Opportunities
WE’RE GROWING!!! Check out these new career opportunities at our new ‘Living Room’…opening soon!!!
We are excited to be opening a drop-in ‘Living Room’ for people in crisis or who need mental health support. Individuals will be able to stop in, talk to agency staff, have a snack, and receive assistance with their immediate mental health needs or help connecting to other services they might need. The Living Room will be located in Quincy, Illinois.
New career opportunities at our Living Room include:
Recovery Support Specialists who will provide recovery-oriented education, resources, and connection with community resources and natural supports for Living Room guests in need of mental health support. Applicants must be 21+ years of age, have direct experience as a recipient of mental health services, and demonstrate the ability to incorporate his/her own personal experience in their recovery journey in order to inspire others. Hours include 2-3 weekday evenings/week until 8pm (no weekends). Full-time or part-time positions available!
Engagement Specialist who will engage and support people from our community who are living in state-operated psychiatric hospitals to ensure their successful transition back to community living and linkage to needed services. This work will be conducted in office-based and natural environments (home and community). Applicants must be 21+ years of age, have direct experience as a recipient of mental health services, and demonstrate the ability to incorporate his/her own personal experience in their recovery journey in order to inspire others. Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field preferred. Hours are primarily daytime with 1 evening/week until 8pm at the Living Room and on-call coverage about once/week (BA/BS candidates only). Full-time position!
Community Support Workers who will provide community support, counseling, skills training, and stabilization services to Living Room guests and individuals living in the community who are in need of mental health services. CSWs will assess guests’ need for services and provide recovery-oriented education and linkage to community resources and natural supports. This work will be conducted at the Living Room and in natural environments (home and community). Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other Human Services field. Hours are daytime with 2 weekday evenings/week until 8pm and on-call coverage about once/week. Full-time positions!
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Other rewarding opportunities available within our agency include:
Direct Support Professional – Developmental Disabilities Services
Therapist – Outpatient Services
Recovery Support Specialist – Adult Mental Health Services
Community Support Worker – Adult Mental Health Services
Parent Educator – Infant & Toddler Services
Special Education Teacher – Transitions School
Case Manager – Child and Adolescent Services
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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL–Developmental/Intellectual Disability Services
Our Direct Support Professionals get to work with intellectually or developmentally disabled consumers in home settings, community settings, and in our day program. Ideal candidate is patient and caring with a heart for helping others. CNA experience helpful. Must be 18+ years of age and possess High School Diploma/GED. Full and part-time shifts available; days/evenings/weekends/overnights. Paid training is provided.
THERAPIST–Mental Health Services
Join our team of mental health professionals who get to help individuals, couples, and families improve their lives every day! Our Therapists provide mental health services in outpatient and community-based settings using a collaborative treatment approach. Full-time position, primarily daytime hours of work pluson-call coverage. Requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or other Human Services field; LCSW or LCPC preferred.
RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST–Adult Mental Health Services
Our Recovery Support Specialists provide recovery-oriented, peer-based individual and group mental health services to consumers who have serious mental illness. Their unique expertise results in an increased understanding of the recovery process and utilization of natural supports for our consumers. Applicants must be 21+ years of age, have direct experience as a recipient of mental health services, and demonstrate the ability to incorporate his/her own personal experience in their recovery journey in order to inspire others. Must be flexible and organized, work well with people, and enjoy community-based work. Full-time or part-time positions available with primarily daytime hours of work.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER – Adult Mental Health Services
Our Community Support Workers help adults with mental health conditions manage their mental health and live a more meaningful life by providing case management and supportive services . Full-time position, primarily daytime hours of work with early evening availability 1-2 days/week and on-call coverage about once/week. Competitive base pay, mileage reimbursement, and bonus program are offered in this position. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other Human Services field.
PARENT EDUCATOR — Infant & Toddler Services
Our Parent Educators provide valuable home visiting services for parents/children ages Birth to Three. Duties include assessment, treatment planning, and providing educational and developmental services. Full-time and part-time positions, mainly daytime and early evening hours of work. Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or Human Services and experience with young children is preferred.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER — Transitions School
Make a difference in the lives of children who have multiple disabilities by joining our team of caring educators as a Certified Teacher! We operate a private school with low staff-to-student ratios and a great, team work environment. This is a full-time, year-round position (regular school year plus 5-week summer school). Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Special Ed and Illinois LBS-1 teaching certificate.
CASE MANAGER — Child & Adolescent Services
Consider a career as a Child & Adolescent Case Manager where you can empower children and families to improve their lives! Our Case Managers make a real difference to children who have experienced a psychiatric crisis by providing assessment and helpful supports, coordinating services with community providers, and teaching valuable skills. Full-time position, daytime/early evening hours of work, and on-call coverage about once/week. Competitive base pay, mileage reimbursement, and bonus program are offered in this position. Requires Bachelor’s Degree (or MA) in Psychology, Social Work, or other Human Services field.