Community Support Specialist (Sedalia)

Brightli•Sedalia, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Community Support Specialist, you'll provide support and activities to clients through an organized treatment plan designed to ease an individual's immediate and continued adjustment to community living. You'll be working in the community, including clients' homes, clinics, and other places around the community as part of your regular assigned caseload. Our ideal candidate is passionate about promoting recovery and increased resiliency, has experience with evidence-based interventions, and strong communication and collaboration skills. Sedalia is a vibrant community located in west-central Missouri, offering a high quality of life with affordable living, excellent schools, parks and recreational opportunities. It's conveniently situated with access to larger metro areas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, human services field or related field OR Bachelor's in unrelated field with 2 years related experience OR 4-year combination of education and 2 years related experience OR Associate's in Behavioral Health Support OR 4 years qualifying experience
Qualifying experience must include: Delivering services to those with mental health, substance use or developmental disorders
Providing individual or group rehabilitation/habilitation services
Teaching coping skills and encouraging use of resources
Supporting employment, family, school and community functioning
Assisting in achieving individual treatment plan goals
Successful background check
Complete new hire orientation within 30 days
Complete all trainings per requirements
Extensive knowledge of program policies and procedures
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
Age 21+ to operate company vehicle, 23+ for 15-passenger van
Reliable transportation to transport clients, valid auto insurance

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ACT model, processes and services.

Responsibilities

Provide community-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and/or adults including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation.
Collaborate with clients, families, and other stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address the client's specific needs and goals.
Utilize evidence-based practices like Motivational Interviewing, Positive Reinforcement, Trauma-Informed Strategies, CBT and DBT approaches.
Provide behavioral interventions and evidence-based treatments.
Coordinate care with other providers like physicians, schools, and community organizations.
Maintain accurate client records per policies and procedures.
Participate in staff training and development activities.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives through data collection and reporting.
Work collaboratively with the team to coordinate client care and support.
Develop relationships with stakeholders involved in the client's care.
Facilitate group sessions as needed for treatment goals.
For ACT/ACT TAY/IMPART roles: Knowledge of ACT model, processes and services.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus - $1,000
Competitive hourly rate
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Friendly and supportive work environment
Flexible scheduling
Professional development opportunities
Recognition and reward programs
Paid time off and holidays
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.