Diversion Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance use disorder, as well as an array of other related problems. Since 1969, FGC’s comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society. Family Guidance Centers, Inc seeks to support the behavioral health of individuals, families, and communities through our commitment to innovation, accountability, and compassionate care to facilitate positive, lasting change.

Essential Duties:

· Conduct patient biopsychosocial assessments using standard practice put in place.

· Develop and maintain diversion relationships with each police district, serving as a liaison to connect individuals to treatment services offered by FGC.

· Assess substance use severity.

· Provide case management, discharge planning, and aftercare coordination.

· Develop and direct prospective referrals to FGC and other treatment providers, as appropriate and in accordance with clients’ needs and wishes.

· Work closely with patients with substance use, mental health or co-occurring challenges to enhance their recovery.

· Provide individualized, ongoing guidance, coaching and support with appropriate professional boundaries and means. 

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week (4:30p - 12:30a) including Saturday or Sunday 

Work Location: 2630 South Wabash Ave., Chicago

Pay Rate: $23.50 - $26.44

Preferred Start Date: December 1st, 2025

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD).

DCFS clearance required

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. 

Experience and Skills:

Education and/or Experience:  High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years old. Must have at least one year of recovery from substance use, mental health or co-occurring substance use and mental health challenges. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certified by the Illinois  Certification Board (ICB, Inc.) as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CRPS) or be certified within one year of employment date.