Community Support Specialist

Job Description:

Job Title: Community Support Specialist 

Location: Springfield, Missouri 

Department: Adult Community Services 

Employment Type: Full-Time 

Job Summary: 
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Community Support Specialist, where you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals in your community. In this role, you will empower clients and their families to build strong foundations for long-term well-being and independence. You will utilize evidence-based techniques to provide comprehensive mental health services, fostering growth, stability, and resilience. If you are passionate about helping others and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, we want to hear from you! 

As a Community Support Specialist, you will help individuals adapt to living in their communities by creating personalized plans that address their specific needs. You will work closely with clients, families, and other professionals to ensure effective coordination of care and support. 

The Community Support Specialist position offers… 

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost 

• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce. 

• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more   

Key Responsibilities: 

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

• Collaborate with clients, families, and other stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address the client's specific needs and goals. 

• Utilize a strengths-based approach that emphasizes empowerment, skill-building, and resilience, incorporating evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Positive Reinforcement Techniques, Trauma-Informed Strategies, and skills based in CBT and DBT approaches. 

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

• Maintain accurate and timely records of client interactions, treatments, and progress, in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. 

• Participate in staff development activities, including training and education programs, to enhance knowledge and skills related to youth mental health services. 

• Work collaboratively with other members of the team, including case managers, therapists, and support staff, to ensure effective coordination of care and support for clients. 

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications: 

• An individual with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field of study; or 

• An individual with a Bachelor’s deg