Community Support Specialist Youth

Compass Health Network • Salem, MO

371d • $24 - $25

About The Position

The Community Support Specialist provides integrated, holistic, community support services engaging both the child and parent/caregiver. This position is full-time and benefit eligible, with a compensation of $24.54 to $25.81 hourly, depending on qualifications. A sign-on bonus of $1,500 is offered for Community Support Specialists, with an additional $500 for Qualified Mental Health Professionals. The role involves working collaboratively with clients and families to improve their functioning and achieve treatment goals through a strengths-based approach.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least four years of experience in a relevant field if no degree is obtained, or a combination of higher education and experience.
• 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 required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a human service-related field preferred.
• Experience working in integrated health teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized services based on strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences identified collaboratively with client/family.
• Engage parents in treatment to improve clinical outcomes for the child.
• Provide services using a System of Care philosophy and a holistic, person-centered perspective.
• Support client/family in completing goals identified on Wellness Plans and reassess needs as necessary.
• Assist families in accessing and arranging services and resources to achieve their goals.
• Maintain contact with clients during hospitalization and participate in discharge planning.
• Provide educational information and skill building to clients and families regarding daily living skills, coping skills, and symptom management.
• Develop and implement crisis intervention plans and provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Assist client/family in developing natural support systems.
• Participate in and coordinate with interagency team members to advocate for the mental health needs of the child/family.
• Complete documentation collaboratively with client and family within required timeframes.
• Meet service provision expectations per client needs and agency guidelines, including providing services in the home during evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• Advancement opportunities
• Professional development
• Licensure supervision
• Mentor opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarship program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Headspace Access
• Paid time off & Paid Holidays
• NHSC Loan Repayment Participant

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees