Community Support Specialist School-Based

$51,043 - $53,685/Yr

Compass Health Network - Wentzville, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Wentzville, MO

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The School-Based Community Support Specialist serves as a vital link between children, families, schools, and external systems, providing a range of services tailored to the unique needs of each child and family. This role requires evening and weekend availability to accommodate the needs of families served and involves collaborative documentation. Initially, the position will focus on community-based training before transitioning to school-based functions as competencies are demonstrated. The specialist will work closely with caregivers and multidisciplinary teams to advocate for and support the mental health needs of children and families.

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; support 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.
• Assist with completion of initial and annual assessments and Wellness Plans as directed by Supervisor.
• Seek culturally competent services and service providers to meet the unique cultural needs of each agency client and family.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a human service-related field required.
• Master's degree in psychology, social work, rehabilitation/vocational/pastoral counseling, family therapy or closely-related field preferred.
• Completion of a practicum or at least one (1) year of experience under the supervision of a QMHP preferred.
• 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.
• QMHP certification preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in school-based mental health services.
• Knowledge of community resources and services for children and families.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• 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