Make a Real Impact as a Community Support Specialist on Our ACT Team
Join a compassionate multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team that delivers high-impact services to individuals with mental health and substance use needs. As a Community Support Specialist youll play a key role in helping people thrive in their communities through individualized wraparound support and advocacy.
ACT (Assertive Community Treatment)/ACT TAY (Assertive Community Treatment for Transitional-Aged Youth)/STEPS (Shape Teach Evolve Prepare Support) programs are a way of providing many types of service to people with chronic mental health disorders. ACT/STEPS teams provide services directly to people in their community. People who access ACT/STEPS services receive the wrap-around psychiatric services but within the comfort of their own home and community. ACT/STEPS team members are comprised of professionals in the areas of psychiatry social work nursing substance use disorders supported employment and peer support so they have the skills they need to meet the many needs of the people they serve. The ACT/STEPS team provides these services 24 hours a day seven days a week each day of the year. This Is a Great Opportunity for Someone Who:
Is passionate about person-centered care and empowering individuals with complex needs
Enjoys working closely with a supportive team to create real measurable change
Is looking for meaningful work that blends clinical practical and relational skills
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities Include:
Collaborating with clients and clinical teams to develop and revise treatment goals
Supporting clients with daily living needs symptom management employment and housing
Providing case management advocacy and coordination of care across community services
Participating in assessments and treatment planning
Offering crisis intervention support including some evening weekend and on-call hours
Assisting with transportation as needed to ensure access to services
Requirements Skills Knowledge and Expertise
High School/GED required Associates or bachelors degree in a human service related field preferred
QUALIFICATION(S): WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Must qualify for position based on overall CSS requirements in at least one of the options listed: o Qualified addiction professional; o Bachelors degree in a human services field from a college or university included in the U.S. Department of Educations database of accredited schools at http:/ Any four-year degree or combination of higher education and qualifying experience; o Four years of qualifying experience; or o Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree as designated by the Department of Mental Health. Qualifying experience must include delivery of service to individuals with mental illness substance use disorders or developmental disabilities. A valid drivers license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required
Required Experience:
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Make a Real Impact as a Community Support Specialist on Our ACT TeamJoin a compassionate multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team that delivers high-impact services to individuals with mental health and substance use needs. As a Community Support Specialist youll play a key role in...
Make a Real Impact as a Community Support Specialist on Our ACT Team
Join a compassionate multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team that delivers high-impact services to individuals with mental health and substance use needs. As a Community Support Specialist youll play a key role in helping people thrive in their communities through individualized wraparound support and advocacy.
ACT (Assertive Community Treatment)/ACT TAY (Assertive Community Treatment for Transitional-Aged Youth)/STEPS (Shape Teach Evolve Prepare Support) programs are a way of providing many types of service to people with chronic mental health disorders. ACT/STEPS teams provide services directly to people in their community. People who access ACT/STEPS services receive the wrap-around psychiatric services but within the comfort of their own home and community. ACT/STEPS team members are comprised of professionals in the areas of psychiatry social work nursing substance use disorders supported employment and peer support so they have the skills they need to meet the many needs of the people they serve. The ACT/STEPS team provides these services 24 hours a day seven days a week each day of the year. This Is a Great Opportunity for Someone Who:
Is passionate about person-centered care and empowering individuals with complex needs
Enjoys working closely with a supportive team to create real measurable change
Is looking for meaningful work that blends clinical practical and relational skills
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities Include:
Collaborating with clients and clinical teams to develop and revise treatment goals
Supporting clients with daily living needs symptom management employment and housing
Providing case management advocacy and coordination of care across community services
Participating in assessments and treatment planning
Offering crisis intervention support including some evening weekend and on-call hours
Assisting with transportation as needed to ensure access to services
Requirements Skills Knowledge and Expertise
High School/GED required Associates or bachelors degree in a human service related field preferred
QUALIFICATION(S): WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Must qualify for position based on overall CSS requirements in at least one of the options listed: o Qualified addiction professional; o Bachelors degree in a human services field from a college or university included in the U.S. Department of Educations database of accredited schools at http:/ Any four-year degree or combination of higher education and qualifying experience; o Four years of qualifying experience; or o Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree as designated by the Department of Mental Health. Qualifying experience must include delivery of service to individuals with mental illness substance use disorders or developmental disabilities. A valid drivers license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required
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