Community Support Specialist Bright Beginnings

Community Support Specialist - PSR

Annual Salary: $41690

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

Join the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a full-time Community Support Specialist in Bright Beginnings a psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) program for adults. This position is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates and aspiring support specialists therapists or social workers who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in their community.

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.

Who We Are

Since 1971 the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of high-quality essential and community-based services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with a mental illness developmental disabilities and substance use disorders.

ABOUT BRIGHT BEGINNINGS

Bright Beginnings is a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Day Program that incorporates elements of the clubhouse model. The program promotes a sense of importance ownership and empowerment through active participation and contribution. Participants are supported in building self-esteem and self-confidence in a normalized encouraging environment. Services emphasize individual strengths independent decision-making and meaningful involvement in treatment goals with the ultimate aim of successful community reintegration in the least restrictive setting.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Community Support Specialist you will play a key role in supporting the psychosocial development of adults with serious mental or emotional impairments. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing independent living skills training and vocational coaching
• Conducting needs assessments and managing assigned cases
• Delivering crisis intervention and client advocacy
• Planning and facilitating individual and group psycho-social development activities
• Leading group therapy and recreational activities
• Monitoring client progress and completing required documentation
• Your work will directly support clients in developing skills that enhance independence recovery and overall quality of life.

What you need to be successful

To excel as a full-time Community Support Specialist at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board candidates need an understanding of assessment techniques and crisis intervention strategies as is familiarity with psycho-social development principles.

To qualify for this position candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelors degree in a human services field such as Social Work Psychology Counseling
• Six (6) months of related experience or completion of a behavioral health-related internship
• Ability to register with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a QMHP-Trainee within 90 days of employment
• Valid Virginia Drivers License

Preferred Qualification:

• Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL)

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.

Required Experience:

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