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Job Details Description Are you a person in recovery who wants to help others recover? Consider joining our innovative team by becoming a Peer Support Specialist! Working at Thresholds means making a difference in someone’s life every day. For decades, Thresholds has provided direct mental health and substance use treatment in Chicago’s communities. The Peer Support Specialist (PSS) provides peer support services, serves as a consumer advocate; provides consumer information and peer support for consumers. The PSS performs a wide range of tasks to assist consumers in regaining control over their own lives and over their own recovery process. The PSS will role model competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Creates a welcoming, accepting environment in the Freedom Center. Encourages the development of friendships, positive interaction, and leisure activities.Uses their unique recovery experience to Teach and role model the value of...