Community Support Specialist: Elevate Care for Kids

Canopy-Children; Greenville (MS); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Canopy Children’s Solutions in Greenville, MS seeks a Community Support Specialist to deliver community-based services for children and families, assess needs, and connect them with education, medical, social, and vocational supports. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field and at least two years’ experience, plus a valid Mississippi driver license.

The position is full-time and on-site, with participation in team meetings, documentation, and coordination of

Formación

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• At least two years of experience working directly with children and families.
• Must meet Mississippi Department of Mental Health criteria to be certified as a Community Support Specialist.

Responsabilidades

• Assists children and families to gain access to needed community support services including, but not limited to, education, medical, social, vocational, recreational, therapeutic and other social services.
• Assess the strengths and service needs of the children and families.
• Develop specific, measurable, individualized interventions and services to meet needs and measure progress.
• Provides transportation for families in a safe and responsible manner.
• Directs services in the home, school and community whenever possible.
• Provides and coordinates social services that are child focused and build on the family and community strengths.
• Provides crisis intervention services as needed within the scope of role and competency.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive, up-to-date community support resource manual.

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Descripción del empleo

Canopy Children’s Solutions in Greenville, MS seeks a Community Support Specialist to deliver community-based services for children and families, assess needs, and connect them with education, medical, social, and vocational supports. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field and at least two years’ experience, plus a valid Mississippi driver license.

The position is full-time and on-site, with participation in team meetings, documentation, and coordination of