Community Support Specialist

Monadnock Family Services; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Community Support Specialist to provide vital support services to families facing significant emotional challenges. This role involves working closely with children and families to implement individualized service plans, ensuring they receive the necessary care and assistance. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in social work or a related field and have experience in mental health or education. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in the community, where your contributions will help families navigate their emotional journeys effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, education, or related field required.
• Two years of experience working with children or families in mental health or education.

Responsibilities

• Provide home or community-based support services to families.
• Assist Case Manager in implementing goals from the Individual Service Plan.

Skills

Experience with children or families

Knowledge of mental health issues

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in social work

Associate's degree in related field

Job description

Description

Monadnock Family Services (MFS) seeks a Community Support Specialist (CSS) to provide home or community-based, family centered support services to families whose children have significant emotional issues and deemed eligible by the state for mental health services. The CSS assists the Case Manager to implement identified goals from the Individual Service Plan with families. Services may be provided within the context of Functional Support Services to children with severe emotional disability.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in social work, psychology, education or a related human service field;
• An associate’s degree in social work, rehabilitation, psychology, education, or a related human services field and the following experience:
• Two years of experience working with children or families in a clearly related field such as mental health, early childhood, education etc.
• In some instances job experience can be substituted for the education requirement if qualification for a waiver through the State of NH is met.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, proof of auto insurance, reliable transportation.