Community Support Specialist
About The Position
TeamBuilders is a community-based behavioral health organization with a vision to provide unconditional care to adults, children and families. TeamBuilders' commitment also translates to its employees and their families. TeamBuilders truly promotes work-life balance and creativity. TeamBuilders encourages employees to pursue their passions, participate in educational opportunities, and enjoy the work they do. TeamBuilders offers supervision and training opportunities to all its staff. TeamBuilders also sets high expectations for achieving excellence in service to the community. The pursuit of excellence is fundamental to employee success and growth within the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field plus 1 year of experience working with SMI adults; or,
- Associate degree in a human services related field plus 2 years of experience working with SMI adults; or,
- High School Diploma or General Education Development plus 3 years of experience working with SMI adults; or,
- Meets the minimum requirements as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) by the State of New Mexico.
- Experience working with individuals impacted by mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders.
- Obtained a Criminal Records Clearance (local, state, and FBI).
- Maintains certifications in First Aid and CPR.
- Maintains certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Demonstrated skills in teaching the curriculum to consumer family members.
- Willingness and ability to travel throughout the service area.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
- Medical premiums coverage (BCBSNM)
- Dental and Vision coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off for Full-Time and Part-Time Staff
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Annual Reimbursement Allowance ($200 for license exam fees and prep materials, $250 for initial and annual professional license renewal fees, $250 for continuing education fees)
- Employee Referral Bonus (up to $500)
- 401(k) Match (50% employer match of the first 6% of income contributed)
- Voluntary Life & Disability coverage
- Student Loan Repayment (eligibility for federal NHSC Loan Repayment programs up to $250,000)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
