Community Support Specialist - Housing & Recovery Services

Bobit Business Media; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Alliance Rehabilitation Services is seeking a Community Support Specialist I to deliver community-based mental health services and case management for adults with serious mental illness. We focus on recovery, independence, and helping clients connect with needed resources.

Ideal candidates have a background in human services and are comfortable collaborating with other professionals to empower clients toward self-defined goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services related field or two years post High School coursework in Human Services plus two years relevant experience/training.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health and substance abuse rehabilitation and recovery principles at direct service level.
• Basic knowledge of characteristics and needs of persons with serious mental illness, including co-occurring disorders.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
• Possession of valid driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate necessary services and supports within the community.
• Assess individual mental health, co-occurring, and functional strengths and needs.
• Utilize motivational interviewing strategies throughout assessment, planning, and rehabilitative processes.
• Assist 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.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Two years post High School coursework in Human Services

Job description

Community Alliance Rehabilitation Services is seeking a Community Support Specialist I to deliver community-based mental health services and case management for adults with serious mental illness. We focus on recovery, independence, and helping clients connect with needed resources.

Ideal candidates have a background in human services and are comfortable collaborating with other professionals to empower clients toward self-defined goals.