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Social Work Aide I (Recovery Support Specialist) - COIP, School of Public Health

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Apr 29, 2026
Social Work Aide I (Recovery Support Specialist) - COIP, School of Public Health Social Work Aide I (Recovery Support Specialist) - COIP, School of Public Health Hiring Department: Commty Outreach Intervent Proj Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1040243 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Shift: Days # of Positions: 2 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: 5/13/2026 Hourly Rate Range: $23.23 per hour About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The Social Work Aide I, Recovery Support Specialist for the Recovery Support Services (RSS) Program to engage participants seeking services at Community Outreach Intervention Projects offices. Recovery coaching is a specific type of one-on-one social support that is best provided by peers, and that addresses the holistic support needs that a client may have, including emotional, informational and affiliation related support. Using peers as recovery coaches, they can highlight their personal experiences with recovery and serve as a model for addressing relapse and other challenges encountered. Duties & Responsibilities: Identify and access potential participants of the RSS Program. Describe the Recovery coaching RSS program to potential participants Administer consent and intake to potential participants who express interest in the program. Conduct the RSS related interviews in private space Create and maintain client files regarding RSS activities with UIC-COIP. Create and deliver referrals for internal and external agency services for client Establish and support the client's Recovery Plan by helping to set short term goals and motivate the person toward recovery. Develop a helpful, confidential and supportive relationship with clients and provide informal guidance, act as a sounding board, and build client's confidence and hope Prepare program-related documents for weekly submission to RSS Manager. Maintain and distribute transportation cards/vouchers used by qualifying participants Maintain all equipment, forms and supplies (general and monetary) connected with the project in a locked and secured space at the respective work location. Participate in RSS and COIP staff meetings, trainings, supervisory sessions and aid in the development of positive team relationships Adhere to agency policy and procedures and professional codes of ethics (UIC and others as identified/as needed) Maintain a high level of privacy that is complaint with UIC's and other partnering agencies HIPPA protocols Identify agencies and opportunities that can provide supportive services for RSS program participants to network with external agencies and share such information with RSS Manager and COIP Supervisory Team Minimum Qualifications Required: 1. Any combination totaling two years from the following categories: A. work experience which provided knowledge of human behavior, including the ability to cope with a variety of people and/or understand the importance of people's needs and feelings, in a public/customer service environment B. college course work in social or behavioral sciences or related field, measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent: 15 semester hours equal six months 30 semester hours equal one year Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of services provided by various social service agencies. Skill in interviewing patients/families to determine their physical and social needs Ability to obtain services necessary to meet patient needs Ability to organize, prepare and maintain records, reports, files and correspondence To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 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