Engagement Specialist
Compensation
$15 – $15 /hr
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
Ottawa, IL
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Engagement Specialist role is onsite in Ottawa, IL, with starting pay of $15 per hour; the exact calculation depends on education, credentials, and experience. The role supports individuals recovering from behavioral health and substance use disorders. The position exists to encourage long-term recovery through mentoring, advocacy, and practical support. It helps individuals identify triggers, develop safety and wellness plans, and connect with appropriate services after a crisis.
What you'll do
- Serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator
- help individuals verbalize triggers and warning signs
- assist with safety plans and Wellness Recovery Action Plans
- support crisis events alongside a crisis intervention specialist
- provide follow-up care and linkage to appropriate services after crisis events.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- engagement specialistnorth central behavioral health systemottawa ilfull-timeonsitemonday–friday2:00–10:30 p.m.recovery supportbehavioral healthsubstance use disorderscrisis supportsafety planning$15/hr starting
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Why this role
Requires a high school diploma or GED and personal experience related to behavioral health and substance use disorders; CRSS and WRAP certifications are required within two years of hire.
About the employer
NORTH CENTRAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 62
- Industry
- Other Individual and Family Services
- Occupation code
- 21-1093.00
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Listing ID: d39661a8-84ed-4727-b46e-05d3164ab138