Mental Health Recovery Support Specialist I
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Job Location:
Madison, OH - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 70008 - 104196
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:54746
Opening Date: 04/24/2026
Closing Date: 05/07/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title: MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST I (26921)
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: (Effective 7/1/26) $5834 - $8683 per month ($70008 - $104196 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Madison
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062 Technical Employees AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Mental Health Recovery Support Specialist I for the Alton Mental Health Center. Functions as a patients liaison to his/her Facility Treatment Team regarding identified service issues. Coordinates and facilitates Facility wellness activities including the implementation of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) groups. Reviews analyzes and evaluates consumer study/survey data. Collaborates with the Facility Quality Manager and other Facility Clinical leadership in representing the Facility to community groups. Provides information regarding patient/family service needs and expectations to Facility staff. Attends statewide and community meetings. Participates in the statewide Recovery Services Development Group (RSDG).
Essential Functions
- Serves as a Facility Recovery Support Specialist functioning as a patients Liaison to his/her Facility Treatment Team regarding identified service issues.
- Coordinates and facilitates Facility wellness activities including the implementation of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) groups and the enhancement of Trauma Informed Care including the establishment of service enhancements such as comfort rooms and soothing kits.
- Collaborates with the Facility Quality Manager to review analyze and evaluate patient study/survey data utilizing the collected data to identify and highlight trends patterns and outcomes.
- Collaborates with the Facility Quality Manger and other Facility Clinical leadership in representing the Facility to community groups requesting information concerning mental health issues wellness and recovery the empowerment of consumers and families and recovery-oriented services.
- Provides expertise regarding patient/family service needs and expectations to Facility staff.
- Attends statewide and community meetings for the purposes of informing and representing consumer issues identifying statewide and Region services and resources and addressing quality of care and/or continuum of care issues.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of a bachelors degree in one of the social sciences or related area and one (1) year of experience performing peer support work within a mental health program setting.
- Must be a current or former consumer of mental health services and willing to self-identify.
- Requires evidence of certification as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS).
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of professional experience providing recovery-oriented practices and techniques peer support services and encouraging consumers to adopt wellness practices and goals.
- One (1) year of professional experience articulating personal experience relevant to the obstacles and successes of their own recovery.
- One (1) year of professional experience advocating for patients and family members providing information concerning patient rights and responsibilities
- One (1) year of professional experience working with policies procedures and regulations associated with patient rights matters care and support systems.
- One (1) year of experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
- One (1) year of basic proficiency in the use of computers as well as software such as Microsoft Office Suite including word PowerPoint and Excel in the preparation of reports etc.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Headquarter Location:4500 College Ave Alton Illinois 62002
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Alton Mental Health Center
Medical Services
Work County:Madison
Posting Group:Health Services; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy safe and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion Accessibility Responsibility and Equity.
As a State of Illinois Employee you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health Life Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal Sick & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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