Company Information
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Company Name: Thresholds
Website: https://www.thresholds.org/

Job Information
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Job Title: ASL Community Support Specialist 
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: 10/23/2023
Start Date: Flexible
Address:
4814 N. California Ave.
Chicago, Illinois. 60625
United States

Job Description:
The Community Support Specialist provides direct service to clients through
individual and group counseling/therapy, vocational support, crisis
intervention, and psycho-social rehabilitation. They identify risk factors
related to relapse and develop relapse prevention plans and strategies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops and reviews members’ care plans by identifying goals, objectives,
and specific mental health services needed.
Teaches members independent and community living skills, such as
housekeeping, meal preparation, coping skills, etc.
Provides support to members with collateral social service agencies and the
community.
Documents services provided in an Electronic Health Record in a timely
manner.

EDUCATION

Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have:
High school diploma or GED certificate with 5 years of supervised job-related
experience in the field of social services OR  Bachelor’s degree in
Psychology, Social Work, or related field

REQUIREMENTS

American Sign Language- ASL
Daily access to a personal vehicle
Valid driver’s license
Willingness to provide transportation for members of the program
Must obtain and maintain liability car insurance of:
$100,000 per person bodily injury
$300,000 per accident
$100,000 property damage

WHAT WE OFFER: 

Competitive Pay: $20.75 - $23.13/hour / $43,160 - $48,100 annually
Subject to increase based on education and experience
Generous Paid Time Off Policy (Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days) 
4 Medical Insurance Plans 
Dental Insurance 
Vision Insurance 
403(b) with 3% employer match 
Mileage Reimbursement 
Public Service Loan Forgiveness 
Supervision for Clinical Licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC) 



Requirements:
American Sign Language- ASL
Passion to serve the Deaf Community & Advocate for Mental Health Recovery
Daily access to a personal vehicle
Valid driver’s license
Willingness to provide transportation for members of the program
Must obtain and maintain liability car insurance of:
$100,000 per person bodily injury
$300,000 per accident
$100,000 property damage



Links to External Job Postings:
Title: ASL Community Support Specialist
URL: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/THR1001THRSH/JobBoard/13bbc74d-d854-4401-ace1-c2cacfa586b0/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=6713a900-3b22-430e-b754-e859a9bc4c5c


Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume
Majors Desired:: Interpreting, Liberal Arts
Degree levels accepted:: Associate, Bachelor

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/THR1001THRSH/JobBoard/13bbc74d-d854-4401-ace1-c2cacfa586b0/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=6713a900-3b22-430e-b754-e859a9bc4c5c