65800-COMMUNITY SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL

KidsPeace; Bowdon (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

KidsPeace in Bowdon, Georgia, is seeking a Community Support Individual to provide rehabilitation and environmental support for clients. The role involves coordination of essential services, working with both children and their guardians and encouraging emotional growth through positive coping strategies. Candidates should have a relevant degree or experience, along with the ability to meet training and clearance requirements. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of clients in need.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience working with adolescent children.
• Candidates must pass a Criminal Record History Clearance and a Child Abuse History Clearance.
• Ability to attend and successfully complete all KidsPeace sponsored trainings.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation, environmental support, and coordination of services for clients.
• Assist children and guardians in accessing necessary services.
• Encourage emotional growth and teach coping skills.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor degree in a mental health or human services-related field

High school diploma with at least four years of related experience

Job description

The Community Support Individual provides rehabilitation, environmental support, and coordination of essential resource services for the clients in the assigned case load, which includes individual, family, and group services per the treatment plan, all of which are fully documented in the clients' charts. The CSI assists both the child and the guardian in identifying and gaining access to necessary services. The CSI encourages resiliency as well as the emotional and functional growth and development of the client through teaching, practicing, and modeling positive and healthy coping skills and crisis management techniques. The CSI also provides linkage to community and general services as the client prepares to be discharged back into a community setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in a mental health or human services-related field preferred.
• Or, a high school diploma with at least four years of directly related experience in mental health or human services.
• Minimum 2 years experience working with adolescent children.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must satisfactorily complete the state's mandated minimum standard training requirements within 90 days of hire.

The candidate must pass a Criminal Record History Clearance and a Child Abuse History Clearance which are processed by KidsPeace. The candidate must pass a Physical & Drug Screening & possess the ability to attend and successfully complete all KidsPeace sponsored trainings. EOE