Community Support Specialist

Job Description:

Job Title: Community Support Specialist
Location: St. Louis
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full-time
 

Job Overview

We are seeking a Community Support Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will help individuals adapt to living in their communities by creating personalized plans that address their specific needs. You will use evidence-based techniques and collaborate with other professionals to provide comprehensive mental health services, aiming to empower clients and their families to build strong foundations for long-term wellbeing and independence. By connecting clients with local resources and fostering a robust support network, you will promote growth, stability, and resilience.

If you are passionate about supporting individuals in their journey to independence and mental wellness, we encourage you to apply.

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and more.

• Generous Paid Time Off: 29 days annually, including vacation and holiday pay.

• Training & Development: Ongoing training opportunities to enhance your professional growth.

• Supportive Work Environment: A warm, welcoming culture that values your well-being.

• Employee Recognition: Recognition of your contributions to the team and the clients we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Assessment and Treatment Planning:

• Provide community-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and/or adults, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation.

• Collaborate with clients, families, and other stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.

• Utilize a strengths-based approach to empower clients, incorporating evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Positive Reinforcement, Trauma-Informed Strategies, and skills-based approaches like CBT and DBT.

Direct Service Provision:

• Provide behavioral interventions, including motivational interviewing, cognitive processing, and interpersonal/group dynamics.

• Coordinate care with other service providers, such as primary care physicians, psychiatrists, schools, and community organizations.

• Maintain accurate and timely records of client interactions, treatments, and progress, adhering to organizational policies and procedures.

Collaboration and Reporting:

• Work collaboratively with case managers, therapists, and support staff to ensure effective coordination of care.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including parents, teachers, counselors, and other professionals involved in the client’s care.

• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Training and Professional Development:

• Participate in staff development activities, including training and educational programs related to youth mental health services.

• Complete required training to meet DMH standards and other professional development goals.

Group Support and Education:

• Prepare and facilitate PSR group sessions as relevant to client treatment plan goals.

• Assist clients in managing psychiatric, developmental, or substance use disorders while encouraging the use of natural resources and support systems.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Required: A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related human services field; or a combination of four years of relevant education and experience.

• Preferred: Two years of experience working in the mental health or substance use field, including one-on-one or group services with a rehabilitation or recovery focus.

• Other: Experience working with individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities is required.

Additional Qualifications:

• Knowledge and Skills:

  • Knowledge of case management and rehabilitation techniques for mental health and/or substance use treatment.

  • Familiarity with evidence-based treatment modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care.

  • Ability to d