Community Support Specialist

Job Description:

Job Title: Community Support Specialist
Location: Quincy, IL

Department: Clarity Healthcare
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
 

Make a Meaningful Impact in Your Community

Are you a compassionate mental health professional driven to empower others? Join Centerstone as a Community Support Specialist and help individuals build healthier, more independent lives through personalized care and community-based support.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based mental health services tailored to each individual’s goals. You’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven organization that values growth, innovation, and community connection.

New to Quincy?

In partnership with the Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF), we’re pleased to introduce the Quincy Concierge Program for newcomers and returnees to the Quincy and Adams County area. This program helps new residents connect with locals, discover community resources, enjoy community tours, and participate in quarterly events. To learn more, visit www.Quincyscalling.com.
 

Position Perks & Benefits:

• 29 Days of PTO

• Pay $20.00 - $23.00

• 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 (if 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

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:​

• High school diploma with at least one year of experience in social services is required

(Defined by RSA designation under IL Administrative Code Part 132 Section 132.25).

• A mental health professional as defined in the IL Administrative Code Part 132 Section 132.25 is strongly preferred. This may include the following:

• A bachelor's degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, education, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or a related human service field.

• A bachelor's degree in any other field with two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting.

• A practical nurse under the Illinois Nurse Practice Act [225 ILCS 65]; A certificate of psychiatric rehabilitation from a DHS-approved program, plus a high school diploma or GED, plus 2 years of experience in providing mental health services.

• A recovery support specialist certified by, and in good standing with the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc.

• A family partnership professional certificate from and in good standing with the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc.

• An occupational therapy assistant licensed under the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act