Job Overview
Agency: Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 3/11/22
Closing Date/Time: 03/24/2022
Salary: $4,793 – $7,089/Month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
Collective Bargaining Agreement language applies to this requisition:
We are currently transitioning away from a paper application process to an electronic application process. This position has not been transitioned. Please follow the directions below when applying to this position.
DO NOT APPLY ONLINE
**DO NOT CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON**
CMS100/B Employment Application and all applicable documentation should be submitted to the Agency contact listed below.
Posting Identification #
10-76-12505-31491
Position Overview
Under general direction, serves as a Regional Mental Health Recovery Support Specialist. Facilitates the enhancement of recovery-oriented services/service delivery in community mental health agencies and community hospitals. Develops and maintains contact/relationship with community mental health centers/agencies, for the purpose of enhancing recovery-oriented services/service delivery. Addresses, reviews, and resolves identified consumer and/or family issues and concerns related to the quality of care and services provided to consumers. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates consumer study/survey data, utilizing Microsoft Office Excel. Represents the region’s “consumer voice” to community groups requesting the information concerning mental health issues, wellness and recovery, the empowerment of consumers and families to recovery-oriented services. Provides expertise regarding consumer/family service needs and expectations to region community mental health agencies and hospitals. Serves as a member of the statewide Recovery Services Development Group (RSDG).
Job Responsibilities
1. Serves as a Regional Mental Health Recovery Support Specialist (MHRSS).
2. Develops and maintains contact/relationship with community mental health centers/agencies, for the purpose of enhancing recovery-oriented services/service delivery.
3. Addresses, reviews, and resolves identified consumer and/or family issues and concerns related to the quality of care and services provided to consumers.
4. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates consumer study/survey data, utilizing Microsoft Office Excel.
5. Represents the region’s “consumer voice” to community groups requesting the information concerning mental health issues, wellness and recovery, the empowerment of consumers and families to recovery-oriented services.
6. Provides expertise regarding consumer/family service needs and expectations to region community mental health agencies and hospitals.
7. Serves as a member of the statewide Recovery Services Development Group (RSDG).
8. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of a bachelor’s degree in one of the social sciences or related area and two years of experience performing peer support work within a mental health program setting.
2. Must be a current or former consumer of mental health services, and willing to self-identify.
3. Requires evidence of certification as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Conditions of Employment
1. Basic proficiency in the use of computers, as well as software.
2. Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
Work Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Work Location: DMH/Bureau of Recovery & Support Services
1000 N Main St Anna, IL 62906-1652
Agency Contact:
DHS.MHHiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Job Function: Health Services
DHS Mission Statement – IDHS’ serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE BID FORM (as applicable) AND CMS-100/B FOR EACH POSTED VACANCY APPLIED FOR.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT APPLY ONLINE.
TO APPLY: SUBMIT ALL CMS APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSTING TO DHS.MHHiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Include the Posting ID # and applicants entire name in the subject line of the email when applying.
Current State Employees:
- Seeking a Promotion – Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100B Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- Older versions of the CMS-100B will not be graded or returned to applicants.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100B (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
- Seeking a Transfer – Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form, Transfer Request, and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
- Seeking a Reduction – Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
Former State Employees:
- Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
Non-State Employees:
- Submit a CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) and official college transcripts (where applicable) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- Documentation is required for each Posting/Bid ID or your application(s) will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
More Information
- Salary Offers $4,793 - $7,089 a month
