Current Employment Positions

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:

· Provide peer recovery support services that are culturally responsive and strength-based to patients on an inpatient withdrawal management program at Thorek Andersonville Hospital.

· Provide supportive peer services that empower individuals, connect them to community resources, and foster natural support, including family members.

· Support patient engagement in connection to treatment, by educating about recovery processes and promoting recovery capital through using their own personal recovery experience.

· Connect patients to case management needs and community resources including housing, medical care, education, vocational training, and recovery resources as indicated in the patient’s treatment plan to support recovery goals.

· Promote social learning through shared experiences.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:00am - 3:30pm)

Work Location: Location: Thorek Hospital Andersonville

Pay Rate:  $19.23 with certification; $18.26 without certification 

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. 

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.

Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental 
• Vision
• Life Insurance,
• EAP 
• 401k pension plan
• Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package