Community Support Specialist (Youth)

Places For People - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Saint Louis, MO

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Community Support Specialist (Youth) at Places for People, Inc. is a full-time role focused on providing community-based mental health services to youth clients. The specialist will empower clients and their families to build strong foundations for long-term wellbeing and independence through personalized treatment plans and connection to local resources. This position emphasizes collaboration, evidence-based practices, and a strengths-based approach to promote resilience and skill-building among youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Utilize a strengths-based approach that emphasizes empowerment and resilience, incorporating evidence-based practices.
• Coordinate care with other service providers, including primary care physicians and community organizations.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of client interactions and progress.
• Participate in staff development activities to enhance knowledge and skills related to youth mental health services.
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure effective coordination of care and support for clients.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders involved in the client's care.
• Prepare for and facilitate PSR group sessions as pertinent to client treatment plan goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field; OR Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field with 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 from an approved institution; OR Four years of qualifying experience in delivering services to individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle.
• Must be at least twenty-three (23) years of age to operate a company-owned fifteen (15) passenger van.
• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Reliable means of transportation to transport clients in a personal vehicle.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated individuals
• Experience in mental health services

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• On-the-job training
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities for advancement