- Location
- Sedalia Main St. Clinic, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Customer Service
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description:
Job Title: Community Support Specialist
Department: Adult Community Services
Location: Sedalia, MO
Shift type: Full-time
Job Summary:
As a Community Support Specialist, you will work with adults in various capacities, providing mentorship, guidance, and hope to help them overcome challenges and achieve their goals. You'll have the chance to work in different settings, including clients' homes, clinics, and other community locations, ensuring that each individual receives personalized support tailored to their unique needs.
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 from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver Life-Changing Mental Health Services: Provide top-notch care to clients out in the community.
Empower Clients through Behavioral Interventions: Utilize effective techniques like motivational interviewing, operant conditioning, and cognitive processing to help clients achieve their treatment goals and improve their overall well-being.
Foster Recovery and Resilience: Take a supportive educational approach to promote improved functioning and meet the unique needs of each client. Engage in activities that align with treatment goals and foster long-term success.
Manage a Rewarding Caseload: Establish and maintain a manageable caseload, collaborating with supervisory staff to ensure a fulfilling workload that allows you to make a meaningful impact in clients' lives.
Collaborate in Client Care: Participate in staffing sessions to identify client needs, set treatment goals, and develop individualized plans for success. Contribute your expertise to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Respond to Emergencies with Confidence: Use sound judgment and discretion to provide timely assistance during mental health crises, offering rapid aid within your scope of training.
Ensure Continuity of Care: Provide comprehensive follow-up services to clients, including follow-up for missed appointments, outreach, and engagement as needed. Meticulously document all interactions, including attempted or unsuccessful attempts.
Grow and Learn with Burrell: Actively participate in staff development activities, such as meetings, training sessions, and workshops, to enhance your skillset and stay current with industry trends.
Education and/or experience qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields of study:
Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Counseling, Recreational Therapy, Human Services, Human Development, Child Development, Gerontology, Behavioral Science, Rehabilitation Counseling
OR...Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree from an approved institution
OR....Work experience in a related human services field may substitute for educational requirements. *Related fields may include direct support such as case management, residential support, developmentally disabled support, vocational rehabilitation, and more. Four years of qualifying experience minimum or a combination of education and experience equaling four years required.
OR....
Qualified Addictions Professional (QAP)
CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, RADC-P, RADC, CCDP, CCDP-D
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 from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
