Clinical Support Specialist

• 403 (b) matching
• 403 (b)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

• Complete comprehensive clinical assessments for all new clients to identify unique needs and challenges of each survivor.
• Develop personalized community living plans for each resident referred to Individual Housing Programs (IHP).
• Incorporate mental health and counseling referrals into individualized service plans.
• Provide crisis intervention services and immediate clinical support as needed.
• Complete counseling referrals and recommend match with the most appropriate clinician.

• Work collaboratively to create a monthly Support Services calendar of activities that will strengthen residents experience and growth while in the shelter interim housing program.
• Design the schedule based on the residential schedule availability of presenters. Add in incentives for residents to participate. Evaluate sessions and provide presenters with constructive feedback.
• Facilitate two clinical support groups weekly for shelter residents.

• Conduct monthly trauma-informed training sessions for shelter employees.
• Monitor helpline chat interactions to ensure staff respond in a trauma-informed communication
• Identify training gaps and recommend improvements to the Senior Director of Victim Services

• Maintain active licensure and adhere to state and professional regulatory requirements.
• Stay current on clinical best practices domestic violence research and therapeutic interventions.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in accordance with agency legal and ethical standards.

• Assist in facilitating 40-hour domestic violence training as needed.
• Participate in trainings and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Other duties as assigned.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia has been providing hope and services to victims of domestic violence for over 40 years through housing counseling advocacy outreach and prevention programs. We are a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence and addresses the societal issues that contribute to domestic violence. With a staff of more than 50 employees and a budget of over four million dollars the Crisis Center continues to grow while offering free services to Chicagos south suburban communities.