Community Support Specialist

Livebrightli; Missouri; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in community support seeks a compassionate Community Support Specialist to empower individuals and families. This role involves creating personalized plans, providing mental health services, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance client wellbeing. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a passion for making a difference.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Telemedicine

Employee Assistance Program

Career Advancement Opportunities

Comprehensive Training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related human services field.
• Two years of relevant experience in an unrelated field.
• Four years of qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based mental health services including assessment and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with clients and families to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Utilize evidence-based techniques such as Motivational Interviewing.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's in an unrelated field plus two years of relevant experience

Associate's of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support

Job description

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Community Support Specialist (ACT)

Apply locations: St. Louis, MO | Full time | Posted Yesterday | Job Requisition ID: R - 18715

Job Description:

Job Title: Community Support Specialist

Location: Saint Louis, MO

Department: ACT

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about empowering individuals and families to build strong foundations for long-term wellbeing and independence? Do you desire to make a meaningful difference in your community? We seek a compassionate and collaborative Community Support Specialist to help individuals adapt to living in their communities by creating personalized plans tailored to their needs. Ideal candidates are motivated, empathetic, with excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to support our clients beyond expectations. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives.

The Community Support Specialist position offers…

• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness programs, generous paid time off, and more.
• Telemedicine: 24/7 access via phone, web, or mobile app for medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits.
• Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 counseling, legal, and financial services at no cost for you and your household.
• Career Advancement & Wage Growth: Opportunities for upward mobility and increased income.
• Comprehensive Training: Robust on-the-job training to develop your skills.
• Workplace Culture: An environment that promotes wellbeing, values each individual, and fosters a healthy, joyful workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide community-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Utilize evidence-based techniques such as Motivational Interviewing and Positive Reinforcement.
• Coordinate care with other providers and community organizations.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions and progress.

Qualifications:

Education, certification, or experience options include:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related human services field.
• Bachelor's in an unrelated field plus two years of relevant experience.
• Combination of higher education and related work experience.
• Associate's of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support.
• Four years of qualifying experience.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old to operate company vehicles.
• Must be at least 23 years old to operate a 15-passenger van.
• Reliable transportation for client transport.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with high performance standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work involving exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements for typing and writing.

Our Mission:

At Brightli, we're dedicated to changing and saving lives through empowering communities and fostering a culture of belonging, connection, and support. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to enrich our mission-driven organization.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Places for People is a Smoke and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

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Brightli's mission involves improving client care, sharing resources among behavioral health organizations, advocating for increased access, and evolving the industry to better meet client needs through collaboration and shared resources among subsidiaries like Burrell Behavioral Health, Preferred Family Healthcare, and others.