Community Support & Recovery Specialist

The Center for Counseling and Consultation; Kansas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Counseling and Consultation is seeking a CSS Attendant Care and Peer Support Specialist to provide direct, community-based support to adults with mental health challenges. The role focuses on one-on-one and group psychosocial rehabilitation, crisis assistance, and skill development to help clients gain independence and stability.

Responsibilities include supporting individualized treatment goals, assisting with daily living activities, promoting recovery principles, and ensuring

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Kansas driver's license with favorable driving record
• Background free of issues related to abuse or neglect
• Ability to complete Attendant Care (AC) training within 30 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with consumers to support treatment goals
• Assistance with daily living activities to promote independence
• Support consumers in community activities and appointments
• Promote recovery principles and independent living skills
• Assist with medications as directed by the treatment team
• Monitor, document, and report progress toward treatment goals
• Provide support during consumer crises
• Facilitate psychosocial rehabilitation services
• Provide Attendant Care and waiver/transitional services as assigned
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Participate in trainings and meetings
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organizational skills

Documentation

Crisis response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Center for Counseling and Consultation is seeking a CSS Attendant Care and Peer Support Specialist to provide direct, community-based support to adults with mental health challenges. The role focuses on one-on-one and group psychosocial rehabilitation, crisis assistance, and skill development to help clients gain independence and stability.

Responsibilities include supporting individualized treatment goals, assisting with daily living activities, promoting recovery principles, and ensuring