--- title: Community Support Specialist Residential at Thresholds description: Thresholds is hiring for the Community Support Specialist Residential role in Skokie, IL. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/community-support-specialist-residential-at-thresholds-01a0ecab-dceb-7e6d-8341-ec2831ad974e date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Thresholds as Community Support Specialist Residential in Skokie, IL. Pays $22.3–$26.54 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/1rd5lv.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Thresholds | | **Location** | Skokie, IL | | **Salary** | $22.3/hr - $26.54/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Nov 06, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Thresholds sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 3 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Thresholds. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $52,000 – $57,000 a year (median $55,000). ## Description Do you enjoy getting to know someone and coaching them towards achieving their goals related to work, relationships, and independent living? You could make a difference in someone’s life every day as a Community Support Specialist, Residential. Community Support Specialist, Residential, work one-on-one and in groups with clients experiencing mental health challenges. Within the residential setting you will assist the clients as they learn and practice the skills for independent living. During an average day, you may help residents prepare meals, practice housekeeping skills, and work on interpersonal and coping skills. Not only do you help clients develop key independent living skills, you will see their progress and document their experiences, success with medication management, and recovery process. The culture at Thresholds is collaborative and supportive, providing you with the tools and resources you need for the best client care. Opportunities for training and professional development, including clinical supervision, will deepen your knowledge and expand your clinical skills in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and other evidence-based practices. This invaluable experience will set you up for a variety of career paths and growth opportunities within our organization. **Multi positions available:** \- Skokie: Part-Time Sat & Sun - 7:30am-4:00pm \- Niles: Part-Time Sat & Sun - 8:00am-4:30pm  \- Niles: Part-Time Sat & Sun - 11pm-7:30am To succeed in this role, you need: - Passion for mental health advocacy - Effective communication and relationship-building skills - Compassion and respect while working in someone’s home - Good writing skills and attention to detail - On-Call for multiple sites To be eligible for this role you need: - To be at least 21 years old - High school diploma or GED certificate - Preferred: * High school diploma **OR** GED certificate **AND** 5 years of supervised clinical experience * Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field * Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field **AND** 2 years of supervised clinical experience What sets Thresholds apart: - Competitive pay – Base rate: **$22.30 - $26.54 hourly / $46,384 - $55,200 annually** * Commensurate with education and experience - Generous PTO - 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match - Robust employee assistance program (EAP) - Mileage reimbursement - Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month) - Public service loan forgiveness - Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (CRSS, LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC) Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to fostering an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency's mission. [Click here to learn more.](https://www.thresholds.org/about)  One of the oldest and largest mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to work for, several years in a row. #LI-AM1 ## Skills - Licensed Professional Counselor (Lpc) - Compassion - Loan Forgiveness - Relationship Building - Licensed Master Social Worker - Clinical Licensure - Attention to Detail - Clinical Experience - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - On-Call Coverage - Communication - Writing ## Benefits - Professional Development - Mental Health - Health and Wellness Stipends - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans - Other Retirement and Savings - Transportation ## Related - [Social Services & Nonprofits jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Community Services jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/community-services?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Community Support Worker jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/community-services/community-support-worker?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101552 jobs - [Mental Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/mental-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26579 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)