Community Support Specialist - Youth

About the position

The Community Support Specialist provides integrated, holistic, community support services engaging both the child and parent/caregiver. This role is crucial in supporting clients and their families in achieving their treatment goals through a strengths-based approach. The position involves working closely with families, providing educational information, and developing crisis intervention plans as needed. Services are provided in the home based on clinical need, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized services based on strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences identified collaboratively with client/family.
• Engage parents in treatment to improve clinical outcomes.
• Provide services using System of Care philosophy and a holistic, person-centered perspective.
• Support client/family in completing goals identified on Wellness Plans.
• Assist families in accessing and arranging services and resources.
• Maintain contact with clients during hospitalization and participate in discharge planning.
• Provide educational information and skill building regarding daily living skills, coping skills, and symptom management.
• Develop and implement crisis intervention plans with families.
• Assist families in developing natural support systems.
• Participate in coordination with interagency team members to advocate for mental health needs.
• Complete documentation collaboratively with clients and families within required timeframes.
• Meet service provision expectations per client needs and agency guidelines.

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 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 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 community health setting.
• Knowledge of mental health and substance use treatment practices.

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
• $1,500 sign-on bonus for Community Support Specialists
• Additional $500 sign-on bonus for Qualified Mental Health Professionals