Community Support Specialist - Youth

$51,043 - $53,685/Yr

Compass Health Network - Clinton, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Clinton, MO

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Community Support Specialist provides integrated, holistic community support services to children and their parents/caregivers, focusing on improving client functioning and achieving treatment goals. This role involves working collaboratively with families, providing educational support, and coordinating with an integrated health team to ensure comprehensive care.

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 completing goals identified on Wellness Plans and reassess needs as necessary.
• Assist families in accessing and arranging services and resources to achieve their goals.
• 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 and provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Assist families in developing natural support systems and coordinate with interagency team members.
• Complete documentation collaboratively with clients and families within required timeframes.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a human service-related field preferred.
• At least four years of experience in a relevant field if only a High School diploma is obtained.
• At least two years of experience if an Associate's degree is obtained, or one year if a non-human service Bachelor's degree is 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 community health setting.
• Knowledge of the System of Care philosophy.
• Familiarity with the Eight Dimensions of Wellness.

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