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Community Support Specialist
Job Description
The Community Support Specialist works directing with individuals to support behavioral health services and housing needs necessary to maintain stability within the community.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree in social work/psychology or related social services
2 years of social services experience (preferred)
Possess a valid driver's license with clean driving record
Core Competencies
Communicates respectfully and effectively and establishes professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard.
Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants.
Assists participants in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a treatment plan.
Accurately identifies risk and responds appropriately.
Demonstrates knowledge of behavioral health symptoms, interventions, and impact.
Maintains professional boundaries and operates within agency / ethical guidelines.
Knowledge of agency and community resources and referral processes.
Job Duties/Skills Required
Maintains professional and ethical standards of conduct at all times. Promotes recovery, personal choice, and respect.
Provides case management and supportive services (social skills, life skills, acquisition of benefits, community resource utilization, job search and placement, coping skills, money management ) for clients and arranges for the provision of services from community resources based on the case plan.
Maintains professional and ethical standards of conduct at all times.
Benefits
Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, 13 paid holidays per year for regular full time staff, 403(b), and 403(b) matching.
About Start Corporation
Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently.