Residential Support Specialist – Dulcinea in Chicago, Illinois at ASSOCIATION HOUSE OF CHICAGO

Responsible for providing rehabilitative stabilization services for adults with severe mental illness or dually diagnosed. Residential Support Specialist teaches in-vivo independent, social, and daily living skills taking into consideration the participant’s learning style, strengths and needs. Assists participants in the acquisition and practice of daily living skills. The Residential Support Specialist Monitors participants’ symptoms and medication utilization regularly. Maintains an organized, clean, and safe home environment. Provides crisis management services in consultation with program supervisor. Documents all services using program protocols.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k) with employer match; paid vacation time, 13 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays

• High School Diploma or equivalency (GED).
• Two years of experience in the human services field preferred.
• Experience working with multi-ethnic populations.
• Flexibility to work on weekends, evenings, holidays during emergencies or staff shortage.