Community Support Caseworker

Community Counseling Center Inc; Fredericktown (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Community Counseling Center in Fredericktown, MO is seeking a Community Support Caseworker to deliver community-based services for adults and children in the CPRC program. The role involves working in client homes or residential centers, typically managing a caseload of 20-25 clients with weekly meetings.

The position emphasizes documentation, coordination with the treatment team, and connecting clients with local resources to improve daily functioning.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations in community settings.
• Experience with mental health or community-based services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver community support services to assigned clients in CPRC.
• Maintain a caseload of 20–25 clients with weekly meetings.
• Provide training in daily living skills and monitor progress.
• Refer clients to community resources to improve functioning.
• Document according to program standards and treatment plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Community Support Caseworker

Location: Fredericktown, MO - Madison County
Full Time: Non-Exempt
Work Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Some evenings may be required as necessary dependent upon agency and client need.

Pay Range: $20.00 - 22.40/hour - dependent upon prior experience

Community Counseling Center is seeking passionate individuals for the Community Support Caseworker role. The CSC operates from a client-centered, strength-based approach, emphasizing the importance of mental health support. Candidates should have excellent communication and organizational skills, be comfortable working with diverse populations, and enjoy supporting community mental health needs.

The Program

Community Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center (CPRC) supports adults and children with disabilities in social role functioning and daily living skills. Staff work closely with clients in various community settings, providing case management services and therapy to promote recovery.

The Job

Responsible for delivering community support services for assigned clients within the CPRC. The role involves working in the community, such as client homes or residential centers. Typically, the position manages 20-25 clients, meeting with them weekly.

Essential Functions

1. Provide community support services to children and adults enrolled in the CPRC program.
2. Maintain a caseload, including community and hospital settings.
3. Provide training/education to clients in daily living skills.
4. Monitor treatment plan goals and maintain contact with the treatment team.
5. Refer clients to appropriate community resources to improve functionality and develop a support system.
6. Document according to clinical policies, DMH, CARF, and federal/state program standards.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, or;
  • Any four-year combination of higher education and qualifying experience, or;
  • Four years of qualifying experience.

Qualifying experience includes service delivery to individuals with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, or developmental disabilities.

• Must hold or obtain by start date, MO Class E Driver's License (Class D for IL Residents), and proof of continuous auto insurance. Must meet CCC's Motor Vehicle Record standards and have reliable transportation.
• Travel in own vehicle is required.

The Agency

Community Counseling Center (CCC) - Your Behavioral Health + Wellness Resource - has served the public since 1974. As an administrative agent for the Missouri Department of Mental Health, CCC provides comprehensive behavioral health services in a five-county area.

Benefits

• 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year (+ one day off for your birthday)
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
• Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance
• Retirement Auto-Enrollment
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Employee Referral Program
• Much More!

Community Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, etc., please contact [e-mail] to speak with us about your needs.