Reentry Counselor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Pay Range: $22.89 - 26.32 /hr.

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Office Location: 8541 S State St, Chicago, IL 60619

Reentry Services at Trilogy receives referrals from both Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and Cook County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) to support individuals with Severe Mental Illness who are at risk of homelessness when returning to their communities. The programs offer a mix of permanent supportive housing, short term transitional placement, and high intensity case management services. The program prioritizes individuals with severe mental illness, Murphy Class members (individuals with sex offense convictions), individuals in need of placement for pretrial electronic monitoring, and other individuals considered “hard to house” and otherwise unable to leave a correctional facility without a housing placement. 

The Recovery Counselor will assess the client’s personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental situation to plan for treatment course through home, community, and office visits.  They will provide client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed services to clients with severe mental illnesses and co-occurring substance use/addiction disorders utilizing a harm reduction approach. The Recovery Counselor will provide at least 75% of all community support services in the community.  

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CCSO and internal Trilogy team to identify, outreach, and connect with referrals in Cook County Jail’s Residential Treatment Units and Cermak Hospital. 
• Support coverage of one evening shift per week to accommodate evening discharges from Cook County Jail.
• Provide court support, assistance with pretrial services and probation compliance, and other legal system navigation as needed to mitigate the risk of return to incarceration.
• Assess client’s personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental situation through home, community, and office visits. 
• Coordinate the establishment of an individual recovery plan with the client, client’s support system, and other care providers.
• Complete daily progress notes based on services provided to clients in a timely manner reflected in Trilogy’s documentation policy and agency standards
• Recognize and act on opportunities to move clients to appropriate levels of care; provide referrals to additional services as indicated.
• Assist clients in identifying signs and symptoms of de-compensation, assess for crisis situations and or the need for stabilization through hospitalization.  Work collaboratively with clients to identify coping skills to assist in managing symptoms and stressors experienced.
• Provide psychoeducation, medication training and monitoring to clients according to Trilogy policy.
• Assist clients in learning and improving independent living skills; i.e. personal hygiene, housekeeping skills, nutrition, and shopping for food and personal items
• Educate and assist clients with applying for entitlements; i.e. Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and LINK
• Accompany and transport clients to important appointments in the community and provide support with issues related to housing, substance use, budgeting, social support, and medication.
• Advocate on client’s behalf and empower clients to advocate on behalf of themselves when appropriate
• Communicate effectively within the team model for a multi-disciplinary approach to client care.
• Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following requirements: 
  • Bachelor's degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, education, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or related human service field
  • Bachelor's degree in any other field with two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting
  • Licensed Practical Nurse under the Nurse Practice Act [225 ILCS 65]
  • Certificate of Psychiatric Rehabilitation from a DHS-approved program, a high school diploma/GED, and two years’ experience of experience in a mental health setting
  • CRSS certification through IAODAPCA
  • Family Partnership Professional certificate from and in good standing with IAODAPCA
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant licensed under the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act [225 ILCS 75] with one-year experience in a mental health setting
  • High school diploma or GED and five years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License with daily access to a vehicle.  Must have $100,000/$300,000 auto liability insurance.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as directed.
• Experience working with people with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses preferred
• Experience in community-based services preferred

Benefits: 

• FREE Virtual Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Mental Health Counseling for ALL Employees
• PAID Maternity/Paternity leave
• Medical Insurance (BCBS of IL)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• FSA (Health, Dependent Care, Transit)
• Telemedicine
• EAP  
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match