Outreach and Engagement Specialist (Front Door Diversion Program)

About Envision Unlimited:

Founded in 1948 in Chicago, Envision Unlimited provides a full spectrum of care for individuals with disabilities-ranging in age from infancy to 80+. We serve all individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, and foster care. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, foster care and Supportive Housing.

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Are you passionate about connecting individuals experiencing mental health challenges with the services they need-before crisis escalates? Join our dynamic Front Door Diversion Team as an Outreach and Engagement Specialist, where you'll play a critical role in diverting individuals from emergency departments, inpatient psychiatric units, or the criminal justice system by providing early intervention, linkage to care, and compassionate support.

In this role, you will:

Provide field-based outreach to individuals in crisis or at risk of system involvement

Build trusting relationships and conduct needs assessments

Collaborate with behavioral health providers, hospitals, and property managers

Help clients access housing, medical care, behavioral health services, and other community resources

Support recovery-focused, person-centered care

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking candidates who are empathetic, culturally competent, and committed to equity in mental health care. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently in the field are essential.

Ideal Candidates May Also Have:

Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, co-occurring disorders, or experiencing homelessness

Knowledge of local community resources and behavioral health systems

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals-right at the front door of the systems that affect them most.

The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field required

Master's degree (e.g., MSW, MFT, MHC) preferred for higher-level engagement or clinical support roles

Experience with outreach, case management, or crisis intervention is highly desirable

CADC License, IM/CANS certification, and knowledge of Medicaid standards; experience with crisis programs such as Acute Community Team (ACT), Community Support Team (CST) or First Responders programs; Knowledge of Northside providers and social services strongly preferred.

Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Compensation & Benefits:

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  Base Salary: $50,000 per year + additional quarterly productivity bonuses


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  Paid Time Off: 11 Vacation days, 12 paid Holidays, 3 sick days, 3 personal days


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  Illinois Paid Leave: 40 hours (accrued)


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  Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage


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  Retirement: 403(b) plan


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  Additional Benefits:
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
  • Cell phone reimbursement (or use of company phone)
  • Free clinical supervision for licensure (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
  • Reimbursement for professional licensure and renewal fees
  • Include boutiques of voluntary benefits.
  • Cell phone allowance as well as annual tuition assistance.
  
  

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