Community Support Specialist

Job Description:

Job Description:

Job Title: Community Support Specialist
Location: Kirksville, MO
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Monday - Friday
 

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals in your community? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Preferred Family Healthcare as a Community Support Specialist!
 

As a Community Support Specialist, you’ll help individuals adapt to and thrive in their communities by creating personalized care plans that support long-term wellbeing and independence. You’ll use evidence-based strategies and collaborate with other professionals to provide comprehensive mental health services. Our ideal candidate is client-centered, collaborative, and driven by a commitment to empowering others through access to meaningful support and resources.
 

Position Perks & Benefits:

• 29 Days of PTO

• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements

• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**

• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees

• Company-paid basic life insurance

• Emergency Medical Leave Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care

• Health & Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Discount Program

• Mileage Reimbursement (When applicable)
   

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide community-based mental health services 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 that incorporates evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Positive Reinforcement Techniques, Trauma-Informed Strategies, CBT, and DBT

• Provide behavioral interventions using methods including cognitive processing, operant conditioning, and group dynamics

• Coordinate care with external providers including physicians, psychiatrists, schools, and community organizations

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services and client progress

• Facilitate PSR (Psychosocial Rehabilitation) group sessions as aligned with treatment plan goals

• Participate in ongoing staff development and training opportunities

• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives through data collection and reporting

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with families, schools, and community supports

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related human services field; or

• Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and two years of qualifying experience*; or

• Any four-year combination of higher education and related experience; or

• Associate’s degree in Behavioral Health Support; or

• Four years of qualifying experience*

*Qualifying experience includes working with individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities. Experience should include services such as skill-building, group or one-on-one support, recovery-focused coaching, or assistance in community functioning and employment.

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to problem-solve and think critically

• Self-motivated and organized

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

• Ability to navigate and coordinate community-based resources

• Proficient in maintaining accurate and timely documentation

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting