What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterans Support Specialist position at Community Resource Center?
Community Resource Center is a non-for-profit Community Mental Health agency that has been in operation since 1969 offering mental health and substance abuse services to Marion, Clinton and Fayette counties.
Visit us at: CRCONLINE.INFO or facebook.com/crcforbehavioralhealth
CRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary Range: $17-19 per hour
Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Serve as an advocate for the Veteran and/or the veteran's family
2. Help the Veteran and family members develop self-advocacy skills.
4. Serve as a bridge between the Veteran and the Veteran’s family members to help the family develop an understanding of the Veteran’s lived experience and how it affects the Veteran’s current and future behaviors.
5. Establish and maintain an effective peer-mentor relationship with the Veteran.
6. Model and teach life skills, including conflict management, interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills,
7. Establish and maintain a communication plan with the Veteran to provide on-going support.
8. Assist the Veteran to assess needs and desires related to transition from military to civilian lifestyle.
9. Assist the Veteran to assess needs and desires to be met by formal, structural systems, including the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs and Illinois Department of Veteran’s Affairs system, civilian community-based systems, and the judicial system.
10. Provide information or resources to assist the Veteran to make informed decisions regarding services for substance use and mental health needs.
11. Identify and respond appropriately to risk factors of harm to self or others.
12. Collaborates with other professionals and Peer Recovery Support Specialists to best meet the needs of individuals being served.
Qualifications and Other Skill or Knowledge Requirement:
Must be a Veteran of the US armed forces or military experience. Educational background in
social work, psychology, sociology, or related field and/or lived experience
navigating the mental health system preferred. Understanding and consistent articulation and
practice of recovery principles, person-centered care, motivational interviewing, and
trauma informed care. Familiarity with community resources. Ability to communicate
effectively orally and in writing, and with persons of diverse backgrounds and
perspectives.
Supervisory Relationships: Reports to the Clinical Director and the Project Director
Amount of Travel and Any Other Special Conditions or Requirements: Regular
local travel. Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required. Must be able
to pass background checks such as OIG, DCFS, and State Police.
CRC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19