Community Support Specialist School Based

About the position

The School-Based Community Support Specialist serves as a liaison between children/families and the school and other external systems, providing a wide range of services based on the needs and expectations of each child and family. Evening and weekend availability is required as needed by families served. Collaborative documentation with families served is also required. The position will start with training in a community-based role and will transition to include school-based functions once clinical and professional competencies have been demonstrated. School-based IHSs meet at least monthly in the home with caregivers for each client, and sometimes more frequently, as indicated appropriate for best care. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison and ambassador for Compass Health Network to and between the agency and School Districts
• Serve as a consultant to school systems' staff, providing mental health consultation and information on a wide range of mental health topics
• Collaborate with other systems' staff regarding assigned children and their families, participating as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to advocate for the mental health needs of the child/family
• Provide individualized behavioral health services based on strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences identified collaboratively with client/family, focused on supporting client's movement toward recovery/resiliency goals
• Assist client/family in the development of the Wellness Plan
• Provide services from a holistic, person-centered, strengths-based perspective, incorporating coaching surrounding the Eight Dimensions of Wellness; supporting client/family in completion of goals
• Assist the family with accessing, locating, and arranging services and resources to assist in achieving their goals
• Provide educational information and skill building to client/family and school staff regarding areas of concern such as daily living skills, education, symptom management, communication/relationships with focus on improving functioning
• Assist client/family in developing natural support systems including work with family members, school staff, legal guardians, etc.
• Complete all required documentation within the required timeframe, according to agency policy
• Meet service provision expectations per client needs and agency guideline
• Assist with completion of initial and annual assessments and Wellness Plans as directed by Supervisor
• Complete all mandatory documentation to monitor client's progress toward achievement of individual treatment plan goals
• Work with parents to engage and participate in treatment with child as required and necessary for improved clinical outcomes
• Attend all training as required by Compass Health Network, Accreditors, and Funders
• Seek culturally competent services and service providers to meet the unique cultural needs of each agency client and family
• Driving is an essential function of the position
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School/GED required
• Associates/Bachelor'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

• QMHP preferred

Benefits

• $1500 sign-on bonus for Community Support Specialist positions
• Additional $500 sign-on bonus for Qualified Mental Health Professionals
• Advancement opportunities
• Professional development
• Licensure supervision
• Mentor opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarship program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Headspace Access
• Paid time off & Paid Holidays
• NHSC Loan Repayment Participant