Community Support Specialist 1

Bobit Business Media; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Alliance Rehabilitation Services seeks a compassionate Community Support Specialist I to help adults with serious mental illness access community-based services and housing resources. You will conduct intake, coordinate services, and support clients toward self-defined goals, in collaboration with clinicians and peers.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in a Human Services field or equivalent experience, with strong welfare-to-work mindset, basic driving eligibility, and commitment to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in human services required.
• Experience with mental health and substance use recovery principles preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate community-based services for adults with serious mental illness.
• Assess mental health, co-occurring conditions, and functional needs.
• Utilize motivational interviewing in assessment and planning processes.
• Assist clients in obtaining and maintaining housing.
• Provide training related to personal, community living, and social skills.
• Support transition planning, discharge, and follow-up services.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Case management

Collaborative teamwork

Client advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services-related field

Two years post high school coursework in Human Services plus two years relevant experience

Job description

Company Community Alliance Rehabilitation Services

Community Allianceis 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 l. 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.