Community Support Specialist

Preferred Family Healthcare - Moberly, MO

Part-time - Entry Level

Moberly, MO

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Community Support Specialist at Preferred Family Healthcare is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. This role involves providing mentorship, guidance, and personalized support to clients in various settings, including their homes and community locations. The ideal candidate is passionate about mental health support, has experience in behavioral interventions, and possesses strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Life-Changing Mental Health Services: Provide top-notch care to clients out in the community.
• Empower Clients through Behavioral Interventions: Utilize effective techniques like motivational interviewing, operant conditioning, and cognitive processing to help clients achieve their treatment goals and improve their overall well-being.
• Foster Recovery and Resilience: Take a supportive educational approach to promote improved functioning and meet the unique needs of each client.
• Manage a Rewarding Caseload: Establish and maintain a manageable caseload, collaborating with supervisory staff to ensure a fulfilling workload.
• Collaborate in Client Care: Participate in staffing sessions to identify client needs, set treatment goals, and develop individualized plans for success.
• Respond to Emergencies with Confidence: Provide timely assistance during mental health crises, offering rapid aid within your scope of training.
• Ensure Continuity of Care: Provide comprehensive follow-up services to clients, including follow-up for missed appointments, outreach, and engagement as needed.
• Grow and Learn with Preferred: Actively participate in staff development activities to enhance your skillset.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Counseling, Recreational Therapy, Human Services, Human Development, Child Development, Gerontology, Behavioral Science, Rehabilitation Counseling, or related field.
• Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree from an approved institution.
• Work experience in a related human services field may substitute for educational requirements, with a minimum of four years of qualifying experience or a combination of education and experience equaling four years required.
• Qualified Addictions Professional (QAP) CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, RADC-P, RADC, CCDP, CCDP-D.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others

Benefits

• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• 29 Days of PTO for Full-Time employees
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts - healthcare and dependent child-care
• Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Mileage Reimbursement