DuPage County Health Department: Provides public health, behavioral, and environmental services.
Must have breastfed in the past 5 years, be from the community or a WIC participant, complete required peer counselor and USDA breastfeeding training, and participate in meetings and emergency response as needed.
Trilogy: Provides integrated behavioral healthcare and community support services.
Lived experience required; high school/GED required; CRSS preferred (must obtain); valid driver's license and reliable transportation; flexible schedule with evenings/weekends; peer support or community services experience preferred.
Peer Support - Wellness Center in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$17/hrOnsitePart Time
City Colleges of Chicago: Offers associate degrees and vocational training programs in Chicago.
Peer support worker duties; eligibility: 18+, eligible to work in the United States, CCC student, enrolled in 6+ semester hours, pursuing credential, minimum 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester), good standing, not a current CCC employee; at-will employment; duties include supporting students and pantry operations.
Gateway Foundation: Provides substance use and mental health disorder treatment services.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma or equivalent, 1 year mental health/substance use experience, ability to obtain Peer Recovery Specialist certification within 1 year, recovery experience, EHR familiarity, strong communication and listening skills.
College of DuPage: Public community college offering degrees and vocational training.
Must be an enrolled student (min 6 credits fall/spring or 1 credit summer) with a 2.0+ GPA (waived for first-semester students). High school diploma/equivalent, subject proficiency (A/B grade), English proficiency, and up-to-date tech skills; Zoom experience preferred.
City Colleges of Chicago: Public community college system in Chicago offering higher education.
Must be 18+, eligible to work in the U.S., actively enrolled at a City Colleges of Chicago campus (min 6 semester hours), maintain 2.0 GPA, available up to 20 hrs/week, attend trainings/meetings, and possess strong communication and presentation skills.
Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Housing Forward: Transitions people from housing crisis to permanent housing stability.
Uses lived experience to provide outreach, engagement, crisis de-escalation, advocacy, and navigation for people experiencing homelessness; bilingual Spanish desirable; crisis intervention skills and ability to document encounters required.
Rincon Family Services: Provides behavioral health and social services to families.
Assist clients with engagement, crisis support, and community-based services; collaborate with multidisciplinary team; provide transportation and case management.
UCAN: Provides therapeutic education, foster care, and youth support services.
High school diploma or GED required (BA preferred). Must be 21+, have lived experience with behavioral health, valid driver’s license, ability to self-transport within 60 minutes, strong communication and documentation skills.
Mundelein Consolidated High School District 120: Providing public secondary education to students in Mundelein, Illinois.
Must provide organization and direction to student participants; able to work with sponsor, students, administration and community; creative, energetic; good communication skills.
Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Manteno - 2nd shift
Manteno, Illinois, United States
$18-$22/hrOnsiteFull Time
Family Guidance Centers: Provides substance use disorder and behavioral healthcare services.
0+ YOEHigh school diploma, CPR/DCFS clearance and CPR required; must have 1+ year recovery experience, attain Peer Recovery Support certification (CPRS) within one year; able to work within multidisciplinary team.
Ada S. McKinley Community Services: Provides mental healthcare, education, and vocational training services.
2+ YOEHigh school diploma/GED, 2+ years experience in nonprofit/community mental health or related field, lived experience with behavioral health, valid driver's license, must obtain CRSS within 1 year, Excel proficiency, ability to self-transport and pass background check.
Thresholds: Provides community-based mental health and housing services.
Lived mental health recovery experience, CRSS preferred or ability to obtain within a year, valid driver\u0002s license, current car insurance and daily access to a car, age 21+, high school diploma/GED, strong communication and relationship-building skills, availability across listed weekday and weekend hours.
Harper College: Public community college providing associate degrees and vocational training.
Currently enrolled in Harper Nursing Program, completed first semester, minimum GPA 3.0, average ≥76% on exams, satisfactory clinical performance with faculty recommendation; resume and cover letter required; official transcripts upon hire; employment contingent on background check.
Choices Coordinated Care Solutions: Provides care coordination and behavioral health services for families.
2+ YOEHigh School Diploma or GED; some college preferred; 2 years recovery experience; CHW/CRS preferred; mental health crisis response preferred; bilingual Spanish a plus; valid driver’s license; smartphone required.
Lake County: Provides essential government services to the Lake County community.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma/GED, 1 year lived experience with mental health system, CRSS preferred, valid driver\u0002s license and acceptable driving record, ability to transport clients, background screening and drug/alcohol testing required.
Extra Help - Peer Support Assistant - Hospital General Psychiatric Nursing
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$22/hrOnsiteTemporary, Part Time
University of Illinois Chicago: Public research university providing higher education and healthcare services.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma, 1 year lived recovery/re-entry experience, ability to build rapport with diverse patients, basic computer skills for EHR documentation.
EWC Growth: Operates hair waxing salons as a European Wax Center franchisee.
0.5+ YOEState esthetician or cosmetology license, minimum 6 months waxing experience, high school diploma or equivalent, leadership/mentoring ability, strong communication and professionalism.