Community Support Specialist

TeamBuilders Behavioral Health • Las Vegas, NM

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About The Position

TeamBuilders is a community-based behavioral health organization focused on providing unconditional care to adults, children, and families. The organization encourages work-life balance, creativity, educational opportunities, and employee growth, and provides supervision and training to staff.

The Community Support Specialist (CSS) works within a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS), Behavioral Respite Care (RSP), and/or Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR). The CSS provides direct support, advocacy, and assistance to people experiencing behavioral health challenges who meet New Mexico criteria for Severe Mental Illness (SMI), Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), and/or Co-occurring Disorder (COD). The role supports clients and families in pursuing wellness, independence, and stability by connecting them with services, encouraging skill development, and supporting recovery goals. The CSS collaborates with behavioral health professionals, families, and community resources and partners.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following minimum education and experience combinations: a bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field and one year of experience working with adults with SMI; an associate degree in a human services-related field and two years of experience working with adults with SMI; a high school diploma or GED and three years of experience working with adults with SMI; or the minimum requirements for Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) certification in New Mexico.
• Experience working with individuals impacted by mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders.
• Obtain criminal records clearance at the local, state, and FBI levels.
• Maintain First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
• Demonstrate skills in teaching the curriculum to consumer family members.
• Have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Be willing and able to travel throughout the service area.

Responsibilities

• Follow and uphold TeamBuilders’ philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Comply with program service requirements and state regulations for providing care to children with SED, adults with SMI, and people with COD and other chronic health conditions.
• Build helping partnerships with clients and collateral practitioners, including educational professionals, corrections personnel, child welfare workers, and natural supports, to accomplish service goals and objectives.
• Maintain professional boundaries that protect client safety and preserve the helping role.
• Complete and document an initial mental health or functional assessment identifying strengths, needs, and barriers within 72 hours of service delivery.
• Document activities in service activity notes within 24 hours of service delivery.
• Complete and update service plans and team meeting forms as required; complete service plans within 72 hours of service delivery.
• Seek program and/or clinical supervision immediately regarding incidents, complete incident reports according to agency policy, and submit documentation promptly.
• Attend and participate in weekly supervision meetings, staff meetings, clinical seminars, CQI meetings, and training sessions as assigned.
• Initiate, complete, update, and maintain client documentation in accordance with applicable agency, state, and federal standards.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and participate in team meetings to review client progress and needs.
• Submit completed documentation promptly as directed for billing and CQI purposes.
• Provide school-, home-, and community-based support services as needed or directed.
• Seek consultation and assistance when needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED