Community Support Specialist

$51,043 - $53,685/Yr

Compass Health Network - Fenton, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Fenton, MO

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Community Support Specialist plays a crucial role in providing integrated, holistic, community-based support services to individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. This full-time position focuses on empowering clients through individualized education, support in achieving recovery goals, and facilitating access to necessary services, all while working collaboratively with an integrated health team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group education services based on clients' strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
• Assist clients in developing Wellness Plans and support them in achieving their goals.
• Aid clients in accessing public services such as financial assistance, housing, and food resources.
• Maintain contact with hospitalized clients and participate in discharge planning.
• Provide education and skill-building in daily living skills, employment, symptom management, and budgeting.
• Help clients develop personal support systems, including family and recovery communities.
• Assist clients in accessing needed services and accompany them to appointments as necessary.
• Follow up with clients regarding appointments and documentation requirements.
• Re-engage clients who have unexcused absences from the CSTAR program.
• Meet service provision expectations and complete documentation within required timeframes.
• Communicate actively with integrated health team members regarding client wellness and treatment needs.
• Make referrals to additional services and providers as needed.
• Seek culturally competent services to meet the unique needs of clients.

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 working with individuals with psychiatric, substance use, and/or developmental disabilities 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.
• A valid driver's license and agency-established minimum automobile coverage are required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in community-based support services.
• Knowledge of the Eight Dimensions of Wellness.
• Familiarity with integrated health team dynamics.

Benefits

• Employee assistance program
• Loan repayment program
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• $1500 sign-on bonus
• Additional $500 sign-on bonus for Qualified Mental Health Professionals