Community Support Specialist (ACT-TAY)

About the position

Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Community Support Specialist, where you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals in your community. In this role, you will empower clients and their families to build strong foundations for long-term wellbeing and independence. You will utilize evidence-based techniques to provide comprehensive mental health services, fostering growth, stability, and resilience. If you are passionate about helping others and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, we want to hear from you! As a Community Support Specialist, you will help individuals adapt to living in their communities by creating personalized plans that address their specific needs. You will work closely with clients, families, and other professionals to ensure effective coordination of care and support.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and/or adults, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and other stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address the client's specific needs and goals.
• Utilize a strengths-based approach that emphasizes empowerment, skill-building, and resilience, incorporating evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Positive Reinforcement Techniques, Trauma-Informed Strategies, and skills based in CBT and DBT approaches.
• Coordinate care with other service providers, including primary care physicians, psychiatrists, schools, and community organizations.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of client interactions, treatments, and progress, in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Participate in staff development activities, including training and education programs, to enhance knowledge and skills related to youth mental health services.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the team, including case managers, therapists, and support staff, to ensure effective coordination of care and support for clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field of study; or
• Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field and two years of related work experience; or
• Any four-year combination of higher education and two years of related work experience; or
• Associate's of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support will also fulfill educational requirements; or
• Four years of qualifying experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Ability to follow direction and accept supervision.

Benefits

• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, and more.
• Telemedicine - 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits.
• Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost.
• Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income.
• Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training.
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement.