Client Care Specialist

Share your recovery journey for the benefit of others. Experience the satisfaction of helping to facilitate self-directed recovery. Part-time Client Care Specialist position to work the 2^nd and 4^th Saturday and Sunday of every month from 7:00am to 3:30pm. Position will be based in Maryville, IL in our Women’s Residential Unit. Evening, overnight, and weekend shifts are eligible for a shift pay differential.

Provide consumer-driven services. Model traits such as personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and hopefulness. Refer and link consumers to community resources. Attend meetings and consumer staffings and help to develop programs. With co-workers, supervisor, facility staff members and consumers, ensure a safe and sanitary living environment. Answer calls and messages, receive and distribute mail, and observe video surveillance equipment where applicable.

Promote the recovery model of treatment including trauma-informed care, hope, respect, empowerment, health/wellness, and spirituality/connectedness.

Must have a bachelor’s degree and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC) certification or Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CRADC) certification in good standing with the State of Illinois; or a bachelor’s degree with five years’ mental health, substance use or other social service experience and obtain CADC within two years of hire; or a combination of college and experience. Preference for crisis intervention or co-occurring experience/training. Must have a valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance and be insurable. Requires basic computer skills and experience to include MS Word, email, and using an electronic medical record (EMR).

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs when that’s the case. Chestnut is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! You might be just the right candidate for another role. We’d love to explore the possibilities with you!

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.