Community Support Spec

Centerstone • Clarksville, TN

3d • $17 - $23

About The Position

The Community Support Spec works with families and connects them to community resources as needed. The role serves children ages 0–18 who are in state custody and involves working with the Department of Children’s Services, court systems, foster parents, biological parents, and other providers. Frequent travel is required. Strong communication, time-management, and writing skills are essential.

The role includes learning and applying DCS policies; participating in Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTM); supporting families with medication issues when necessary; helping meet EPSDT and dental requirements; completing required visits, summaries, documentation, and TFACTS requirements; and developing and documenting plans of care. The Community Support Spec also coordinates services with schools and community providers, uses behavior- and crisis-management skills when needed, completes training and continuing education, maintains schedules in Centernet, and participates in supervision.

This is a full-time position. The listed pay range is $16.50–$23.10.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least one year of experience working with children, youth, and families required.
• Effectively communicate in writing, verbally, in person, and virtually.
• Frequent travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply DCS policies.
• Know, attend, and participate in CFTM.
• Link families to community resources.
• Help families with medication issues when necessary.
• Help achieve all EPSDT and dental requirements.
• Sign off on MAR when necessary.
• Complete all TFACTS requirements.
• Complete all required face-to-face visits.
• Complete monthly summaries and enter them into TFACTS in a timely manner.
• Complete documentation within 48 hours of contact.
• Develop plans of care with goals, objectives, and interventions.
• Document progress according to documentation expectations.
• Use behavior-management and crisis-management skills when needed.
• Coordinate case-management services with school personnel.
• Coordinate community service projects when necessary.
• Complete required training and continuing education.
• Complete schedules in Centernet in a timely manner.
• Participate in all supervision activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• Company-paid AD&D insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level