Community Support Specialist - Emergency Room Enhancement

$51,043 - $53,685/Yr

Compass Health Network - Union, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Union, MO

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Community Support Specialist for the Emergency Room Enhancement program is responsible for engaging consumers into services, assisting them in accessing needed services and resources to achieve and maintain health and recovery. This full-time position operates Monday to Friday and is part of a collaborative team environment, offering competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual assistance to consumers in accessing needed mental health and medical services.
• Assist consumers in accessing a variety of public services including financial and housing, including emergency assistance for food, shelter, and clothing.
• Help consumers access and utilize community agencies for ongoing social, educational, vocational, and health resources.
• Train, coach, and support consumers in daily living skills such as housekeeping, cooking, personal grooming, transportation access, budgeting, and bill payment.
• Follow up with consumers regarding appointments, completion of forms, and other similar activities.
• Assist clients with transportation as clinically indicated; driving is an essential function of this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School/GED required.
• Associate/Bachelor's/Master's degree in a human service-related field preferred.
• At least four (4) years of experience or a combination of higher education and experience required if a High School/GED is the highest education obtained.
• At least two (2) years of experience or a combination of higher education and experience required if an Associate's degree is the highest education obtained.
• At least one (1) year of experience required if a non-human service Bachelor's degree is the highest education obtained.
• All experience must include working with individuals with psychiatric, substance use, and/or developmental disabilities.
• A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a collaborative team environment.
• Knowledge of community resources and services available for mental health and substance use treatment.

Benefits

• Employee assistance program
• Loan repayment program
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• $1,500 sign-on bonus for Community Support Specialist positions
• Additional $500 sign-on bonus for Qualified Mental Health Professionals