Community Support Specialist 1

Bobit Business Media; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Alliance Rehabilitation Services seeks a Community Support Specialist I in Omaha, NE to deliver community-based mental health services and case management for adults with serious mental illness. This role focuses on coordinating services, assessing needs, and empowering clients toward self-defined goals in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or two years post-secondary coursework with two years relevant experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services-related field or relevant two-year post-secondary coursework with two years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health and substance use rehabilitation principles.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate services within the community.
• Assess mental health, co-occurring conditions, and functional needs.
• Utilize motivational interviewing during assessment and planning.
• Assist clients to obtain and maintain housing.
• Plan and deliver training on personal, community living, and social skills.
• Assist in transition planning, discharge, and follow-up services.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services-related field

Two years post High School coursework in a Human Services field, plus two years relevant experience

Job description

Company Community Alliance Rehabilitation Services

Community Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Summary:

At Community Alliance, we believe in the potential of recovery for all individuals with a mental health and substance use challenges, and we dedicate our resources to support the journey of each individual we serve.

Community Alliance, offering an integrated health care approach and built on an array of mental health and primary care services, is seeking a Community Support Specialist I. Ideal candidates will have passion for working with vulnerable populations and comfortable in collaborating with other professionals to empower clients to achieve self-defined goals.

The Community Support Specialist I is responsible for administering and delivering community-based mental health services, case management, and identifying community resources for adults with serious mental illness.

Duties Include:

• Develop and coordinate necessary servicesand support within the community.
• Assess individual mental health, co-occurring, and functional strengths and needs.
• Utilize motivational interviewing strategies and techniques throughout assessment, individual planning, and rehabilitative process.
• Assisting clients to obtain and maintain suitable housing.
• Plan and provide training related to personal, community living, and social skills.
• Assist in transition planning, discharge process, and delivery of follow-up services for individuals leaving the program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services-related field, or two years post High School course work in a Human Services field, plus two years relevant experience/training of a professional nature.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills in mental health and substance abuse rehabilitation and recovery principles, service delivery, and behavior intervention/management practices on direct service level.

Basic knowledge of characteristics and needs of persons with serious mental illness, including persons with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups.

Possession of a valid driver's license and a good driving record.