CRSS Success Program Instructor

Description

Envision Unlimited is a full spectrum of care organization serving people with disabilities from infants to 80+ years old regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Founded in Chicago in 1948, Envision Unlimited has a legacy of evolving care delivered with empathy, every time and everywhere.  Innovative services offered across Chicagoland and Central Illinois include community living options, novel day programs, behavioral health services, employment programs, respite for families, and foster care for children with disabilities.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

Member of the interdisciplinary team, that provides classroom instruction, community support, benefits counseling, internships and test preparation to prospective certified recovery support specialists. CRSS Success Program Instructors must creatively plan and implement curriculum-focused groups approved by the Illinois Certification Board (ICB) that include a combination of psycho-education, discussion, and interactive activities to assist students in developing skills that will help prepare them for a variety of different occupational options as a CRSS. CRSS instructors will participate in the implementation of client’s individual educational plans, aimed to reduce barriers to successful completion of the program. Areas of consideration include housing, food security, physical, mental health and substance use treatment, benefits counseling, and other needed resources. Staff will complete documentation as required by the multidisciplinary team, CQL, Accreditation, and funders, including. Instructors must meet established productivity targets as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

• Facilitate classes in key areas as required for students in order to complete their certification.
• Provide technical assistance and support to students as needed for successful completion of the program.
• Document all incidents and mitigation strategies in accordance with agency procedures and practices.
• Demonstrate sound clinical and ethical practices.
• Maintain confidentiality according to the Illinois Mental Health code and Confidentiality Act.
• Ensure all classroom activities provided are in accordance with accredited curriculum
• Utilize a variety of resources to prepare and submit curriculums for group sessions in accordance with department expectations and timelines.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and safe group environment for all students.
• Prepare hands on experiences to guide students in developing career goals.
• Must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability with changes to program schedule as the need arises.
• Perform duties and functions in accordance with all agency policies.
• Will maintain a professional attitude in conduct and in interactions with other staff, clients and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate conduct and behaviors consistent with agency mission and policies.
• Attend individual coaching with Director of CRSS program to review and report on progress, productivity, and address concerns.
• Responsible for participating in, and completing, required in-service and community training seminars and training at the discretion of the Director.

Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

OTHER EXPECTATIONS:

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or based upon a person’s legally protected characteristics or conduct, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.

Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees so classified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements may include standing, walking, and sitting; seeing, hearing and listening; clear speech; dexterity and use of hands and fingers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work environment may include any or all of the following: working alone; working with others, verbal contact with others and face-to-face contact.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, or related Human Services field strongly preferred

Must be Certified by ICB which requires a CRSS, CRPS or CADC certification (or in application process for certification) OR requesting exception by documenting rationale

• No less than two years of work experience in recovery support, substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance use) services
• Experience in teaching the level of students assigned
• Experience in clinical supervision
• Licensed, registered, or credentialed in their profession

Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid driver's license or state ID, be approved to drive agency vehicles through agency insurance, pass a criminal background check. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills to facilitate and document on curriculum-based instruction to people with lived experience with mental illness and/or substance use issues pursuing certification as a recovery support service professional. Must be able to set and maintain professional boundaries, be able to adapt to changing needs of the program and students. Must have the ability to problem solve and provide support interventions as needed.

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 offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO

Dental and Vision Insurance Options

Company paid Life and LTD Insurance

Voluntary plans (Pet insurance, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)

12 Paid Holidays

Paid vacation, sick time and personal days

403B plan

In house training and CEU’s

Employee Assistance Network

Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)

Opportunity for career growth & development  

Participate in Tuition forgiveness program