Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Cook County Health Emergency Department

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance use disorder, as well as an array of other related problems. Since 1969, FGC’s comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc seeks to support the behavioral health of individuals, families, and communities through our commitment to innovation, accountability, and compassionate care to facilitate positive, lasting change.

Essential Duties

• Engage with and provide individualized coaching and peer support to newly admitted patients with behavioral health conditions or needs in the emergency department at Cook County Health Stroger Hospital and throughout the hospital.
• Provide peer recovery support services that are culturally responsive and strengths-based throughout all stages of treatment and recovery. These services aim to empower individuals, connect them to community resources, and foster natural supports, including family members.
• Provide community resources and referrals to patients seeking aftercare from Cook County Health Stroger Hospital.
• Offer encouragement in times of crisis and stress to eliminate potential barriers to ongoing recovery while at the hospital.
• Connect patients to treatment, case management, and community resources including housing, medical care, education, vocational training, and recovery resources as indicated in the patient’s treatment plan to support recovery goals. Work Schedule: Monday
• Friday (7:00a - 3:30p) Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour Start Date: ASAP Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing includes marijuana/THC. This position requires DCFS background clearance. Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years old. Must have at least one year of recovery from substance use, mental health or co-occurring substance use and mental health challenges. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certified by the Illinois Certification Board (ICB, Inc.) as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CRPS) or be certified within one year of employment date.

Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes: Health Insurance Dental Vision Life Insurance, EAP 401k pension plan Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package