Community Support Specialist ACT TAY
About The Position
The Community Support Specialist works on an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team serving individuals with mental health and substance use needs. ACT/ACT TAY and STEPS programs deliver psychiatric and other wraparound services directly in clients’ homes and communities. The multidisciplinary team includes professionals in psychiatry, social work, nursing, substance use disorders, supported employment, and peer support, and provides services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout the year. This full-time, benefit-eligible position follows a Monday–Friday schedule and includes on-call hours. The specialist provides individualized support and advocacy to help clients thrive in their communities, collaborating with clients and clinical teams to address treatment goals, daily living, symptom management, employment, housing, and access to services.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must qualify under at least one of the listed Community Support Specialist qualification pathways: be a qualified addiction professional; hold a bachelor’s degree in a human services field from a college or university listed in the U.S. Department of Education’s database of accredited schools; hold any four-year degree or a combination of higher education and qualifying experience; have four years of qualifying experience; or hold an Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support designated by the Department of Mental Health.
- Qualifying experience must include service delivery to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Must maintain agency-established minimum automobile coverage.
Nice To Haves
- An associate or bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with clients and clinical teams to develop and revise treatment goals.
- Support clients with daily living needs, symptom management, employment, and housing.
- Provide case management, advocacy, and coordination of care across community services.
- Participate in assessments and treatment planning.
- Provide crisis intervention support, including some evening, weekend, and on-call hours.
- Assist with transportation as needed to ensure access to services.
Benefits
- Benefits eligibility is stated; specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
