Community Support Specialist

Rediscover; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ReDiscover is seeking a Community Support Specialist to join a mission-driven team in southeastern Jackson County, Missouri. You will maintain a caseload of clients, support symptom management, employment, and independent living, and help clients access community resources and services.

Responsibilities include transportation assistance, documenting client interactions, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate care.

Job description

Make a Difference as a Community Support Specialist with ReDiscoverJoin ReDiscover’s CoEd and be part of a mission-driven organization that’s been transforming lives for over 50 years. As a non-profit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we’re passionate about helping individuals impacted by mental illness or substance use find hope, support, and healing.Why ReDiscover?700+ dedicated professionalsOver five decades of community impactA culture grounded in compassion, collaboration, and growthAbout the CoEd ProgramThe Coed Substance Use Disorder program aims to help adults with a substance use or co-occurring disorder in an outpatient or residential setting. Through medication assisted treatment, paired with individualized therapy, group education, and case management, the Coed Substance Use Disorder program offers a well rounded holistic approach to client's needs.What You’ll DoMaintain and interact with a caseload of clients with diverse characteristics either in-person or over the phone.Facilitate each client’s achievement of long range outcomes of symptom management, employment and independent living based upon the needs of the client.Engage difficult to serve clients by investigating all potential resources in order to gain access and make connections.Help remove barriers for clients, which may include helping clients participate in community or social service programs and referring clients to educational or working programs.Assist clients with transportation barriers as identified in their treatment plan. This includes transporting clients in the employee's personal vehicle to various appointments and area resources.Collect and maintain information about clients and document interactions within ReDiscover’s designated electronic medical record.Communicate and collaborate with an internal multi-disciplinary team to address various aspects of wellness and ensure positive communication regarding the coordination of client care.Requirements of the Position4 year degree or 4 years of equivalent experience in lieu of degree.A valid automobile driver’s license, appropriate automobile insurance and a safe, reliable, registered automobile available for use during work hours which includes transporting clients in personal vehicle.At least two (2) years clinical experience in a direct service provision to children and adolescents in a mental health setting preferred.Knowledge of the community resources as well as health and social service systems in the Kansas City metro area and skill in establishing working relationships with community partners preferred.Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as the use of email.Grow With UsWe’re committed to your professional development and will support your growth as a Community Support Specialist through training, collaboration, and meaningful work.Ready to join a team that’s passionate about people? Apply today and help make wellness accessible for all.