Community Support Specialist II- Assertive Community Treatment Team- 6402
Community Support Specialist II- Assertive Community Treatment Team- 6402
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A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what its like to work somewhere your voice is heard your wellness is a priority and your success matters.
JOB TITLE: Community Support Specialist II
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm with one weekend 12pm-8:30pm rotating weekends 10:30am-7pm
PROGRAM/LOCATION: Assertive Community Treatment Team Manchester CT * this is a community based position
PC#: 2937
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) *Click here to learn more about the program!
Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) serves adults 18 years of age and older. ACTT provides intensive community-based treatment support and rehabilitation to individuals who have a serious persistent mental illness (SPMI) or a dual diagnosis of SPMI and a Substance Use Disorder and be determined as requiring a high level of service needs.
ABOUT THE POSITION: Community Support Specialist II
- Partnering with the individual to accomplish their recovery goals.
- Conducts Co-occurring Screens C-SSRS and Functional Assessments.
- Collaborates with individuals to create individualized person-centered 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 psycho-educational 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
Award-Winning 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 brand-new 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 bring-your-pet-to-work lunches weekly yoga coloring contests employee appreciation events and more!
Employee Involvement:
- 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 well-being 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 sign-on incentives. (Please note for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked
CHR is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all to apply.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
