Peer Mentor - Certified Recovery Support Specialist

Description:

About Envision Unlimited: Founded in 1948 in Chicago, Envision Unlimited provides a full spectrum of care for individuals with disabilities ranging in age from infancy to 80+. We serve all individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, and foster care. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, foster care and Supportive Housing.

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Summary:

Are you passionate about mental health recovery and want to be a guiding light for others navigating similar journeys? Do you believe that lived experience can be a superpower? If so, Envision Unlimited wants you to join our team as a Peer Mentor Certified Recovery Support Specialist!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What You'll Do

As a Peer Mentor, you'll be a supportive companion to individuals preparing for discharge from a state-operated mental health facility. You'll offer encouragement, practical support, and resource connections to help them transition smoothly into independent living, and thrive in the community.

You'll work where the support is needed: in the facility, in the client's home, or out in the community. This is a dynamic, people-centered role where no two days are quite the same. If you love helping others and believe recovery is possible for everyone, this role is made for you!

Your Impact

• Build trust and connect through shared lived experiences.
• Help clients define and achieve their recovery goals.
• Be a consistent, supportive presence during major life transitions.
• Educate and support both clients and their families.
• Provide accurate, timely documentation of your visits and interactions.

Why Envision Unlimited?

We're a mission-driven organization that believes in the power of recovery, inclusion, and community. At Envision, your story matters, your work matters, and your voice is heard. We support and uplift our staff with:

• Weekly supervision and ongoing mentorship
• Opportunities for internal and external training (15+ hours a year)
• A welcoming, inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated

Details You Should Know

• Full-Time, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.
• No supervisory responsibilities
• Must maintain confidentiality per Illinois Mental Health Code
• Must use Paylocity to log attendance
• Must be comfortable working independently and collaboratively

Let's make recovery possibletogether.
Ready to empower others while growing personally and professionally? Apply now and become part of a team that's transforming lives in Chicago.

Requirements:

You're a Great Fit If You:

• Have High School Diploma or GED required Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential (or are working toward it within the first year).
• Have at least 1 year of experience in mental health, substance use, or social services (internships count!).
• Have personal experience with mental health recovery and want to use it to help others.
• Hold a valid driver's license and can be approved under our insurance.
• Know your way around email, Word, and Excel.
• Are flexible, compassionate, and reliable.

Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $40,000 per year + additional quarterly productivity bonuses
• Paid Time Off: 11 Vacation days, 12 Holidays days, 3 sick days, 3 personal days
• Illinois Paid Leave: 40 hours (accrued)
• Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement: 403(b) plan

Additional Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Cell phone reimbursement (or use of company phone)
• Free clinical supervision for licensure (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
• Reimbursement for professional licensure and renewal fees
• Include boutiques of voluntary benefits.
• Cell phone allowance as well as annual tuition assistance.

Compensation details: 40000-40000 Yearly Salary

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