Peer Support Specialist, Wellness West

Thresholds is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Peer Support Specialist to join our Wellness West Care Coordination Program. In this role, you will leverage your lived experience to support individuals navigating mental health and physical health challenges in person on the West Side of Chicago. Wellness West services individuals who suffer disproportionately from higher rates of chronic disease, acute ailments and mental illness.  You will serve as a member advocate, helping individuals regain control over their lives and recovery processes while modeling resilience and coping skills.

The culture at Thresholds is compassionate and supportive, providing you with the tools and resources you need for the best client care. Opportunities for training and professional development will deepen your knowledge and expand your clinical skills in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and other evidence-based practices. To support the CRSS credential, we offer free clinical supervision, fee reimbursement, and scholarship opportunities. This invaluable experience will set you up for a variety of career paths and growth opportunities within our organization.

To succeed in this role, you need:

• Lived and living experience with personal mental health recovery


• Passion for mental health advocacy


• Effective communication and relationship-building skills


• To be at least 21 years old


• A valid driver’s license, current car insurance, and daily access to a car


• Willingness to provide transportation to clients

Education and experience:

• High school diploma or GED certificate required


• Active CRSS credential preferred

What sets Thresholds apart: 

• Competitive pay - Base Rate: $21.75 - $24.42 hourly / $45,240 - $50,800 annually


• Commensurate with education and experience


• Additional increase with current CRSS


• Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, & 15 vacation days)


• Dental insurance, vision insurance, choice of 4 medical insurance plans


• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match 


• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)


• Mileage reimbursement 


• Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month)


• Public service loan forgiveness 


• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (CRSS, LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC) 


• Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal

Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to fostering an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency’s mission. Click here to learn more.

One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row.