Community Support Specialist

$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, holistic, community-based support services to individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. This full-time position focuses on delivering compassionate care and assisting clients in their recovery journey by developing personalized wellness plans and facilitating access to necessary resources and services.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group education services based on clients' strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
• Assist clients in identifying their strengths and needs regarding substance abuse and mental illness, and participate in the development of Wellness Plans.
• Incorporate coaching surrounding the Eight Dimensions of Wellness into service provision.
• Support clients in achieving goals outlined in their Wellness Plans and update them as necessary.
• 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.
• Assist clients in developing personal support systems, including family and recovery communities.
• Accompany clients to appointments to address medical or health needs as required.
• Follow up with clients regarding appointments and necessary documentation.
• Re-engage clients who have unexcused absences from the CSTAR program to promote recovery efforts.
• Meet service provision expectations per client needs and company guidelines.
• Complete required documentation and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Communicate actively with integrated health team members regarding client wellness and treatment plans.
• Make referrals to additional services and providers as needed for clients' integrated health needs.
• Seek culturally competent services to meet the unique needs of clients and their families.
• Assist clients with transportation as clinically indicated.

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.
• A valid driver's license and agency-established minimum automobile coverage are required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a community health setting.
• Knowledge of mental health and substance use treatment practices.
• Familiarity with the Eight Dimensions of Wellness framework.

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