Community Support Specialist II Community Support Program- 6160

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JOB TITLE: Community Support Specialist II

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Fulltime; 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: MondayFriday 8am4:30pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Community Support Program Manchester CT * this is a community based position

PC#: 1506

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Community Support Program

The Community Support Program is a communitybased rehab model designed to assist persons with serious mental illness to live independently. Community Support Specialists provide assistance with learning skills to live independently accessing community resources finding appropriate and affordable housing receipt of entitlements linking with appropriate treatment sources coordination of care with collateral providers assistance with money management (including representative payee or conservatorship if necessary) and any other goals they have for their recovery. Community Support Specialists can function as a liaison with services to the state acute care facility as well as general hospitals as necessary. Community Support Specialists attempt to teach clients the skills necessary for that individual to meet their own needs. Community Support Specialists provide advocacy services for their clients to receive appropriate clinical services housing benefits and human rights. The Community Support Program can be time limited or longterm based on the needs/LOCUS score of the client.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Community Support Specialist II

Duties & Responsibilities

• Partnering with the individual to accomplish their recovery goals.
• Conducts Cooccurring Screens CSSRS and Functional Assessments.
• Collaborates with individuals to create individualized personcentered treatment plans and documents clients progress during treatment.
• Use Motivational Interventions to assist clients in meeting their goals and moving along their paths to recovery utilizing stage wise interventions.
• Provide psychoeducational rehabilitation services via group and individual modalities.
• Support individual with linking and engaging with natural (family friends) or community supports.
• Develop crisis plans and Safety Plans for clients and work with other staff to respond to crisis situations as needed.
• Provide skills teaching such as assisting clients in obtaining/ maintaining housing and utilities; learning how to use transportation services planning and preparing nutritional meals engaging and communicating with family and friends safety in the community caring for children and other family members and solve everyday problems that arise. Participate in family education and support activities.
• Documents client progress per agency policies.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings trainings case conference supervision and other meetings as assigned.
• May perform other assignments and duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent education and/or work experience required.

Experience: 1 years working with identified population preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid drivers license required

Why Join CHR

AwardWinning Workplace:

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!

Generous Time Off:

• Enjoy ample paid time off including a special day off for your birthday!

Retirement Savings:

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

Comprehensive Insurance:

• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet auto and home insurance!

Education & Tuition Support:

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness Nurse Corps NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.

Career Development:

• FREE robust training curriculum featuring our brandnew Clinical Training Series for interactive learning practical skill enhancement and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

Wellness Program:

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like virtual bringyourpettowork lunches weekly yoga coloring contests employee appreciation events and more!

Employee Involvement:

• Exciting learning collaborative fostering diversity equity inclusion and belonging.
• Join employeeled resource groups DEI Council and Wellness Committee.
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

Stay Informed:

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

And So Much More:

• Many benefits are available to all staff regardless of the hours worked with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting supportive and dynamic workplace where your growth and wellbeing are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION*:

$18.8631/hr minimum and up commensurate upon experience

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or signon incentives. (Please note for parttime positions this range would be prorated based on hours worked

CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women members of ethnic minorities LGBTQ individuals people with (dis)abilities and veterans to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority