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, addiction, and developmental disabilities. The Community Support Specialist works in the Residential department, providing direct services to residents with serious mental illnesses and/or addiction issues 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 and works in an office environment and residential home; it is not remote. Compensation is $22.86–$30.47 per hour. Starting wage is determined using a bona fide factor system that considers relevant experience, education, credentials, and specialty skills. CCMH is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience working with individuals with mental health needs.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred; a combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties may be considered.
- Reliable transportation, a good driving record, a valid driver's license, and proof of current automobile insurance.
- Ability to deal effectively with high-stress situations, handle unusual human behavior, and resolve conflict.
- Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalency is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct client services to individuals with serious mental illnesses and/or addiction issues who reside 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 package; full-time employees earn 31 days of PTO in their first year.
- Medical and dental coverage beginning the first of the month following hire.
- VSP vision coverage beginning the first 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 and 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.
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Education Level
High school or GED
