Rosecrance: Provides behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services.
HS/GED and participation in Peer Recovery Training Program; must qualify as an RSA per Illinois Rule 132; valid Illinois driver's license and own transportation; ability to present, facilitate groups, provide peer crisis support and advocacy.
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.
High school diploma or GED; experience in behavioral health, prevention, peer support, or community outreach; valid driver’s license; ability to travel; occasional evenings/weekends.
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.
Recovery Mentor/Peer Support Specialist - Part Time
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
$11/hrFieldPart Time
Kenosha Human Development Services: Provides mental health, crisis, and community social services.
High school diploma, lived experience with mental health or addiction, reliable transportation and valid driver's license with required auto insurance, ability to document case notes daily, strong written and verbal English communication; peer support certification preferred; Spanish a plus.
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.
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.
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.