Community Support Specialist - ACT

Compass Health Network; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Health Network in Jefferson City is seeking a Community Support Specialist to join our ACT team.

You will work with clients in their homes and communities, providing wraparound support, case management, and advocacy to individuals with mental health and substance use needs.

This role requires collaboration with clinical staff, flexible hours including some evenings or weekends, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must qualify for CSS position under CSS requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in human services or four years of qualifying experience.
• Valid driver's license and auto coverage required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and clinical teams to develop and revise treatment goals.
• Support clients with daily living needs, symptom management, employment, and housing.
• Provide case management, advocacy, and coordination of care across community services.
• Participate in assessments and treatment planning.
• Offer crisis intervention support, including some evening, weekend, and on-call hours.
• Assist with transportation as needed to ensure access to services.

Skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Client advocacy

Education

High School/GED

Associates or Bachelor's in Human Services

AS in Behavioral Health Support

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Community Support Specialist - ACT

Department: ACT

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Jefferson City - 221 Metro Drive

Compensation: $27.24 - $28.51 / hour

Description

Make a Real Impact as a Community Support Specialist on Our ACT Team

Join a compassionate, multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team that delivers high-impact services to individuals with mental health and substance use needs. As a Community Support Specialist, you'll play a key role in helping people thrive in their communities through individualized, wraparound support and advocacy.

ACT (Assertive Community Treatment)/ACT TAY (Assertive Community Treatment for Transitional-Aged Youth)/STEPS (Shape, Teach, Evolve, Prepare, Support) programs are a way of providing many types of service to people with chronic mental health disorders. ACT/STEPS teams provide services directly to people in their community. People who access ACT/STEPS services receive the wraparound psychiatric services, but within the comfort of their own home and community. ACT/STEPS team members are comprised of professionals in the areas of psychiatry, social work, nursing, substance use disorders, supported employment, and peer support so they have the skills they need to meet the many needs of the people they serve. The ACT/STEPS team provides these services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, each day of the year.

This Is a Great Opportunity for Someone Who:

• Is passionate about person-centered care and empowering individuals with complex needs
• Enjoys working closely with a supportive team to create real, measurable change
• Is looking for meaningful work that blends clinical, practical, and relational skills

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Collaborating with clients and clinical teams to develop and revise treatment goals
• Supporting clients with daily living needs, symptom management, employment, and housing
• Providing case management, advocacy, and coordination of care across community services
• Participating in assessments and treatment planning
• Offering crisis intervention support, including some evening, weekend, and on-call hours
• Assisting with transportation as needed to ensure access to services

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

High School/GED required

Associates or bachelor's degree in a human service related field preferred

QUALIFICATION(S): WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must qualify for position based on overall CSS requirements in at least one of the options listed:
• Qualified addiction professional;
• Bachelor's degree in a human services field from a college or university included in the U.S. Department of Education's database of accredited schools at http:/ope.ed.gov/accreditation;
• Any four-year degree or combination of higher education and qualifying experience;
• Four years of qualifying experience; or
• Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree as designated by the Department of Mental Health.
• Qualifying experience must include delivery of service to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.
• A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required