COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST, MONDAY - FRIDAY, 8 am - 4:30 pm

Description

Summary:

The Community Support Specialist provides skill building, engagement, care coordination as part of the Community Support Team. These services are community based and involve being in client’s homes and other community-based locations including various inpatient settings. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the clinical team and their clients to identify required services by assessing the overall needs of each client.
• Support client recovery by joining OP clinicians, Primary Care and participating in individual treatment sessions as necessary.
• Provide linkages with various community resources.Completes all required documentation related to treatment in accordance with established procedures including but limited to court letters, gathering medical records, copying, faxing, scanning, collateral contact and appointment scheduling.
• Engage clients and support ongoing attendance by completing all tracking documents and reports to support engagement
• Provide assistance during the assessment of individuals in crisis and intoxicated clients by helping to determine the need for crisis involvement or detox and facilitate the admission to detox facility.
• Provides education, support and consultation to individual’s families and their support system which is directed exclusively to the well being and benefit of the individual, if needed.
• Performs related duties as required including transportation of clients. Must have reliable and insured vehicle

Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm

*All agency staff are required to attend all mandatory department/agency meetings and trainings*

Requirements

Education &/Or Experience:

A bachelor’s degree or an associate degree in health or behavioral health or Recovery Support Specialist. Equivalent experience in a community health center or behavioral health setting may be considered. Experience working in a setting attending to the needs of those in recovery from mental illness and substance use/addiction.

Competencies:

• Initiative
• Team Player
• Time Management
• Decision Making
• Communication Proficiency
• Organization Skills