Community Support Specialist Youth

$51,043 - $53,685/Yr

Compass Health Network - Saint Peters, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Saint Peters, MO

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Community Support Specialist plays a crucial role in providing integrated behavioral health community support services to children and their families. This position focuses on engaging both the child and parent/caregiver in learning and practicing skills to meet their goals and enhance their functioning. Services are delivered in a flexible manner, accommodating the needs of clients during the day, evening, and sometimes on weekends. The role emphasizes a collaborative approach, working closely with families to support their treatment goals and improve overall wellness.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized services based on strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences identified collaboratively with client/family.
• Engage parents in treatment to improve clinical outcomes for the child.
• Deliver services using a holistic, person-centered, strengths-based perspective, incorporating coaching on the Eight Dimensions of Wellness.
• Support client/family in achieving goals outlined in Wellness Plans, reassessing needs and updating goals as necessary.
• Assist families in accessing and arranging services and resources to meet their goals.
• Maintain contact with clients during hospitalization and participate in discharge planning.
• Provide educational information and skill-building to clients and families regarding daily living skills, coping skills, and symptom management.
• Develop and implement crisis intervention plans and provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Help clients and families develop natural support systems by collaborating with family members and other stakeholders.
• Participate in interagency team meetings to advocate for the mental health needs of clients and families.
• Complete required documentation collaboratively with clients and families within specified timeframes.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required; Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in a human service-related field preferred.
• At least four years of experience in a relevant field if no degree is obtained.
• At least two years of experience required if an Associate's degree is the highest education obtained.
• At least one year of experience required if a non-human service Bachelor's degree is the highest education obtained.
• Experience must include working with individuals with psychiatric, substance use, and/or developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver's license and agency-established minimum automobile coverage required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a clinical setting with children and families.
• Knowledge of community resources and services available for mental health support.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Advancement opportunities
• Professional development
• Licensure supervision
• Mentor opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarship program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Headspace Access
• Paid time off and Paid Holidays
• NHSC Loan Repayment Participant