Community Support Spec

Centerstone of Tennessee, Inc.; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Centerstone in Clarksville, TN is seeking a dedicated family services specialist to connect families with community resources and support children in state custody ages 0-18. The role requires collaboration with DCS, court systems, foster and biological parents, and other providers, with frequent travel.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of relevant experience, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage time effectively while documenting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with children, youth, and families.

Responsibilities

• Learns and applies DCS Policies.
• Knows, attends and participates in CFTM.
• Links families to community resources.
• Helps families with medication issues when necessary.
• Helps achieve all EPSDT and Dental requirements.
• Signs off on MAR when necessary.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Works with families and links families to community resources as needed. This position is working with children in state custody 0-18 years of age. The position requires working with the Dept. of Children's Services, Court systems, foster parents, biological parents and other providers. Frequent travel is required. Good communication, time management and writing skills are essential. Compensation starts at $17/hr

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learns and applies DCS Policies
• Knows, attends and participates in CFTM
• Links families to community resources.
• Helps families with medication issues when necessary.
• Helps achieve all EPSDT and Dental requirements.
• Signs off on MAR when necessary.
• Complete all TFACTS requirements.
• Complete all required face to face visits
• Completes all monthly summaries and enters into TFACTS (timely)
• Performs documentation within 48 hours of contact
• Develops plan of care complete with goals, objectives, interventions
• Documents progress according to documentation expectations
• Uses behavior management and crisis management skill when needed
• Coordinates case management services with school personnel
• Coordinates community service projects when necessary.
• Completes required training and continuing education.
• Completes schedule in Centernet in a timely manner.
• Participates in all supervision activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level Bachelor's degree required.

Years of Experience Minimum of one year of experience working with children, youth, and families required.

Certification/Licensure

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing – 20%
• Sitting – 80%
• Squatting – Occasional
• Kneeling – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Driving – Occasional
• Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type: Full time

Pay Range

$16.50--$23.10

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

EEO STATEMENTS

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.

We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

OUR VALUES

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

COMMITMENT TO CULTURE

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

COMMITMENT TO QUALITY & SAFETY

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.

INFORMATION ABOUT CENTERSTONE

Centerstone is a nonprofit health system providing mental health and substance use disorder treatments.

Services are available nationally through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, the use of telehealth and an inpatient hospital.

Centerstone also features specialized programs for the military community, therapeutic foster care, children’s services and employee assistance programs.

Centerstone’s Research Institute provides guidance through research and technology, leveraging the best practices for use in all our communities.

Centerstone’s Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes people’s lives.