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.
Learn more at: www.envisionunlimited.org
Location: 9648 S Pulaski Rd., Oak Lawn Rd. IL 60453
Schedule: Part-Time (10–20 hours/week)
Envision Unlimited is hiring a Peer Mentor – CRSS to support individuals in our mental health residential programs at our Drop In Center- 9648 S Pulaski Rd., Oak Lawn, IL 60453. This part-time role is perfect for college students, lifelong learners, recent CRSS grads, and anyone looking to make a difference while supplementing their income.
What You’ll Do:
• Engage and support clients in the ACT Program
• Share personal recovery experiences
• Lead group discussions and assist with treatment planning
• Support recreational activities and Drop-in Center events
• Provide peer counseling and help develop crisis/medication plans
Perks:
• In-house training and CEUs
• Employee Assistance Network
• Support for clinical licensure
• Career development opportunities
Apply today: Send your resume to [Insert Contact Email or Application Link].
Envision Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
*Preference given to Certified Recovery Support Specialists. Must be willing and able to secure certification within one year of employment if not already a CRSS.
Requirements
The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE:
What You’ll Need:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Lived experience with mental health and/or addiction recovery
• Strong communication and public speaking skills
• Must be able to drive or utilize public transportation to multiple locations
• Must pass a background check
• CRSS preferred; must be willing to obtain certification within one year
*Preference given to Certified Recovery Support Specialists. Must be willing and able to secure certification within one year of employment if not already a CRSS.
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 is a full spectrum of care organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as mental health challenges from infants to senior citizens, regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay.
Our mission is to provide quality services that promote choice, independence and inclusion among our members. Since our founding in 1948, we have built a legacy of evolving care delivered with empathy, every time and everywhere. Our innovative services include community living options; novel day programs; employment, respite and mental health services; and foster care for children with disabilities. Today, we support 5,000 members and their caregivers in metropolitan Chicagoland and Central Illinois.
We have become an organization well-recognized for the programs and services we create and manage that result in maximum impact for our members. Through outreach, evaluation and service planning, we help thousands of people become part of the community, transition to safe homes and access support services so they can live their lives to their greatest potential.
