Community Support Specialist II- Assertive Community Treatment Team- 7038

Community Health Resources • Manchester, CT

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) serves adults 18 years of age and older. ACTT provides intensive community-based treatment, support, and rehabilitation to individuals who have a serious persistent mental illness (SPMI) or a dual diagnosis of SPMI and a Substance Use Disorder and are determined as requiring a high level of service needs. The Community Support Specialist II will partner with individuals to accomplish their recovery goals, conduct co-occurring screens, C-SSRS, and functional assessments. This role involves collaborating with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans, documenting client progress, and using motivational interventions to assist clients in meeting their goals. The specialist will provide psycho-educational rehabilitation services, support individuals in linking with natural or community supports, and develop crisis and safety plans. Additionally, the role includes providing skills teaching for areas such as housing, utilities, transportation, nutrition, social engagement, problem-solving, and family care, as well as participating in family education and support activities. Documentation of client progress, attendance at staff meetings, trainings, and other assigned meetings are also key responsibilities. The position may involve other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and/or work experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years working with identified population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with the individual to accomplish their recovery goals.
• Conducts Co-occurring Screens, C-SSRS and Functional Assessments.
• Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans and documents clients progress during treatment.
• Use Motivational Interventions to assist clients in meeting their goals and moving along their paths to recovery, utilizing stage wise interventions.
• Provide psycho-educational rehabilitation services via group and individual modalities.
• Support individual with linking and engaging with natural (family, friends) or community supports.
• Develop crisis plans and Safety Plans for clients and work with other staff to respond to crisis situations as needed.
• Provide skills teaching, such as assisting clients in obtaining/ maintaining housing and utilities; learning how to use transportation services, planning and preparing nutritional meals, engaging and communicating with family and friends, safety in the community, caring for children and other family members, and solve everyday problems that arise. Participate in family education and support activities.
• Documents client progress per agency policies.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, case conference, supervision and other meetings as assigned.
• May perform other assignments and duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
• Contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

What This Job Offers

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