Community Support Specialist I: CSP Enfield-7359
About The Position
The Community Support Specialist works in CHR’s community-based Community Support Program, which helps people with serious mental illness live independently. The role supports clients in pursuing their recovery goals and developing the skills needed to meet their own needs. Services may include helping clients access community resources, find appropriate and affordable housing, obtain entitlements, connect with treatment providers, coordinate care with collateral providers, and manage money, including through representative payee or conservatorship arrangements when necessary. Specialists may also serve as liaisons with state acute care facilities and general hospitals. The program provides advocacy to help clients receive appropriate clinical services, housing benefits, and protection of their human rights. Services may be time-limited or long-term depending on client needs and LOCUS scores. The specialist provides individualized and group rehabilitation services, documents client progress, supports crisis response, and works with clients, their natural supports, and other providers. The position is based in the Community Support Program in Enfield, Connecticut, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and/or work experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience working with the identified population is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Partner with individuals to accomplish their recovery goals.
- Conduct co-occurring screens, C-SSRS assessments, and functional assessments.
- Collaborate with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans and document client progress during treatment.
- Use motivational interventions and stage-wise interventions to help clients meet their goals and progress in recovery.
- Provide psycho-educational rehabilitation services in group and individual settings.
- Help individuals connect with and engage natural supports, including family and friends, and community supports.
- Develop crisis and safety plans and work with other staff to respond to crisis situations as needed.
- Teach skills related to obtaining and maintaining housing and utilities; using transportation; planning and preparing nutritious meals; communicating and engaging with family and friends; community safety; caring for children and other family members; and solving everyday problems.
- Participate in family education and support activities.
- Document client progress according to agency policies.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, case conferences, supervision, and other assigned meetings.
- Perform other assignments and duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance.
- Paid time off, including the employee’s birthday.
- Employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan.
- Competitive insurance premiums and discounts on pet, home, and auto insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including tuition discounts at several local colleges and universities.
- Career development opportunities and a free training curriculum, including a Clinical Training Series.
- Clinical supervision and/or mentoring at several programs.
- Annual wellness stipend.
- Free premium Calm app subscription.
- Six free confidential counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee appreciation and involvement opportunities, including contests, lunch-and-learns, appreciation events, and employee-led resource groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
