Community Support Specialist; CCSS

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Team Builders provides a pay range that is based on skill and experience. The advertised range is:

• Base pay: $16.00/hr – $20.00/hr

Team Builders is a community‑based behavioral health organization dedicated to providing unconditional care to adults, children, and families. The organization values work‑life balance, creativity, and continuous professional development.

• Follow Team Builders’ philosophy, policies, and standards of conduct.
• Comply with all program service requirements and state regulations for services to children with SED, adults with SMI, and individuals with COD and other chronic health conditions.
• Form helping partnerships with clients and collaterals, including educational professionals, corrections personnel, child welfare workers, and natural supports, to achieve service goals.
• Set and maintain professional boundaries to ensure client safety and preserve the helping role.
• Document initial mental health or functional assessments, identifying strengths, needs, and barriers, within 72 hours of service rendering.
• Record activities on service notes and complete them within 24 hours of service rendering.
• Update client service plans and team meeting forms as required, completing them within 72 hours of service rendering.
• Seek program or clinical supervision regarding incidents and file Incident Reports per agency policy.
• Attend weekly supervision meetings, staff meetings, clinical seminars, and training sessions as assigned.
• Maintain client documentation in accordance with agency and state/federal standards.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and participate in team meetings to review client progress and needs.
• Participate in clinical seminars, CQI meetings, and training as assigned.
• Submit completed documentation in a timely manner for billing and CQI purposes.
• Perform school, home, and community‑based support services as needed or directed.
• Seek consultation and assistance when necessary.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Meet one of the following education and experience requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field plus 1 year of experience with SMI adults.
  • Associate degree in a human services related field plus 2 years of experience with SMI adults.
  • High School Diploma or GED plus 3 years of experience with SMI adults.
  • Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) status by the State of New Mexico.
• Experience working with individuals impacted by mental health, substance use, or co‑occurring disorders.
• Obtained a Criminal Records Clearance (local, state, and FBI).
• Maintain First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
• Demonstrated skills in teaching the curriculum to consumer family members.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the service area.

Team Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.