Community Support Specialist

Community Support Specialist

Annual Salary: $41690

Work Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00am 4:30pm

Join the HamptonNewport News Community Services Board as a FullTime Community Support Specialist and launch your career in a dynamic healthcare environment! This role offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates and aspiring support specialists therapists or social workers to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community. With a focus on customer service and teamwork youll thrive in a flexible professional setting while developing your skills alongside experienced colleagues. Located onsite in Hampton VA this position fosters a healthy worklife balance allowing you to engage personally with those you support. The expected pay for this rewarding role is $41690 providing a strong foundation as you embark on your professional journey.

You will be provided with great benefits such as Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance a Flexible Spending Account Competitive Salary Paid Time Off Employee Discounts and the Virginia Retirement System. Seize this opportunity to work for a premier provider in the health care sector and contribute to a culture of excellence and empathy.

HamptonNewport News Community Services Board: Who We Are

Since 1971 HamptonNewport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of highquality essential and communitybased services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with a mental illness developmental disabilities and substance use disorders.

Are you excited about this Community Support Specialist job

As a FullTime Community Support Specialist at the HamptonNewport News Community Services Board you will be essential in supporting individuals with serious mental or emotional impairments. Your responsibilities will encompass a variety of functions aimed at enhancing psychosocial development and community reintegration. You will deliver independent living skills training and provide prevocational and vocational coaching while conducting thorough needs assessments and case management.

Utilizing your knowledge of crisis intervention and supportive therapy you will facilitate both individual and group psychosocial training including recreational activities that promote wellbeing. Your advocacy for clients rights and services will ensure they receive the support they need. Additionally youll monitor and document clients progress ensuring that our services continue to meet their unique needs.

By joining our team you will contribute to creating a positive and impactful environment for individuals working toward recovery and independence.

What you need to be successful

To excel as a FullTime Community Support Specialist at the HamptonNewport News Community Services Board candidates need a bachelors degree in human services such as Social Work Psychology or Counseling complemented by behavioral healthrelated internship experience. Registration with the Board of Counseling as a QMHPTrainee within the first 90 days of employment is essential. A solid understanding of assessment techniques and crisis intervention strategies is crucial as is familiarity with psychosocial development principles.

Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) is preferred enhancing communication with diverse clients. Additionally candidates must possess a valid Virginia Drivers License as transporting clients may be required. Strong interpersonal skills empathy and the ability to advocate for clients needs are vital for fostering a supportive environment that promotes recovery and rehabilitation.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Bachelors degree in human services such as Social Work Psychology or Counseling with behavioral healthrelated internship experience.
• Must register with the Board of Counseling to practice as a QMHPTrainee within the initial 90 days of employment.
• Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL)preferred.
• Valid Virginia Drivers License

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity

If you believe that this position matches your requirements applying for it is a breeze. Best of luck!

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation DMV record check Child Registry search drug screening test and employment reference checks.

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