On-Call Community Support Specialist
About The Position
Columbia Community Mental Health (CCMH), a nonprofit agency and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, provides services to individuals with mental health, addiction, and developmental disabilities. The Community Support Specialist provides direct services to people with serious mental illnesses and/or addiction issues who live in agency residential facilities. The role teaches activities of daily living, including housekeeping, cooking, personal hygiene, and personal finance, and models appropriate interpersonal and vocational skills and behaviors. The position is on-call in the Residential department and works in an office environment and residential home; it is not remote. CCMH emphasizes authenticity, quality care, diversity, equity, inclusion, and a culturally competent, supportive workplace. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; the agency cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
- At least one year of experience working with individuals with mental health needs.
- A combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the position's duties may be considered.
- Reliable transportation, a good driving record, a valid driver's license, and proof of current automobile insurance.
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience working with individuals with mental health needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct client services to individuals with serious mental illnesses and/or addiction issues living in agency residential facilities.
- Teach activities of daily living, including housekeeping, cooking, personal hygiene, and personal finance.
- Model appropriate interpersonal and vocational skills and behaviors.
- Deal effectively with high-stress situations and unusual human behavior, and resolve conflict.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off; full-time employees earn 31 days in their first year.
- Medical and dental coverage beginning the first day of the month following hire.
- VSP vision coverage beginning the first day of the month following hire.
- 403(b) retirement savings plans with matching contributions.
- Flexible spending account options for medical, dependent care, and transportation.
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Paid bereavement and jury duty leave.
- Length of Service Award.
- Outstanding Employee of the Department Annual Award.
- Voluntary life insurance.
- Accidental coverage insurance.
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) and NHSC Loan Repayment Program.
- Employee Assistance Program wellness benefits.
- Benefits are available to employees and family members, including qualified domestic partners.
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Education Level
High school or GED
