Community Support Specialist

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* Job Description:

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* Job Title:

Community Support Specialist
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* Location:

Liberty, MO
**** Department:
Recovery Services
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* Employment Type:

Full-time
**** Shift: Monday-Friday (8:00am – 5:00pm CST)
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* 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 wellbeing and independence. You will utilize evidence-based techniques to create personalized plans that address specific needs, fostering growth, stability, and resilience.

We are looking for individuals who are self-motivated, possess strong communication skills, and are dedicated to helping others.

As a Community Support Specialist, you will provide community-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Your responsibilities will include assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and the implementation of interventions. You will collaborate with clients, families, and other stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address the client's specific needs and goals.
** This position offers…**
* ** Employee Assistance Program** – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
* ** Mileage Reimbursement** – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
* ** Employee Discounts** – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
* ** Workplace Culture** - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Provide community-based mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation.
* Collaborate with clients, families, and stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
* Utilize a strengths-based approach that emphasizes empowerment, skill-building, and resilience.
* Provide behavioral interventions, including motivational interviewing and cognitive processing.
* Coordinate care with other service providers, including primary care physicians and community organizations.
* Maintain accurate and timely records of client interactions and progress.
* Participate in staff development activities to enhance knowledge and skills.
* Contribute to the organization's quality improvement initiatives.
* Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders involved in the client's care.
* Prepare for and facilitate PSR group sessions as pertinent to client treatment plan goals.
** Education, Experience, and/or Credential

Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field; or
* Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with two years of related work experience; or
* Any four-year combination of higher education and two years of related work experience; or
* Associate’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support; or
* Four years of qualifying experience in delivering services to individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.
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* Additional Qualifications:

*** High school diploma with at least one year of experience in social services is required.
* Adequate written skills to accurately complete required documentation within prescribed time frames.
* Skilled in case management and community support interventions.
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* Physical Requirements:

*** Sedentary work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.
* Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.
** 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…