Community Support Specialist — Housing & Wellness Advocate

Rediscovermh; Raytown (MO); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ReDiscover is seeking a Community Support Specialist to join the CAP Program in Raytown, MO. You will maintain a caseload of adults with severe mental illness, provide on-site and community-based supports, and help clients achieve long-range goals in symptom management, employment, and independent living.

This role requires a 4-year degree or equivalent experience, a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle, and strong communication and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree or 4 years of equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• A valid automobile driver's license, appropriate insurance, and a safe, reliable vehicle available for use during work hours for transporting clients.
• At least two years of clinical experience in direct service to children/adolescents in a mental health setting preferred.
• Knowledge of Kansas City metro community resources and ability to establish partnerships with community partners.
• Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills (typing/keyboard) and familiarity with Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and interact with a caseload of clients in-person or by phone.
• Facilitate clients' achievement of long-range outcomes in symptom management, employment and independent living.
• Engage difficult-to-serve clients by researching resources to gain access and connections.
• Remove barriers by helping clients participate in community or social services and referring to educational or work programs.
• Assist clients with transportation barriers identified in their treatment plan, including valid use of a personal vehicle.
• Collect and document client information in ReDiscover’s electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with an internal multidisciplinary team to coordinate client care and wellness.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Typing

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ReDiscover is seeking a Community Support Specialist to join the CAP Program in Raytown, MO. You will maintain a caseload of adults with severe mental illness, provide on-site and community-based supports, and help clients achieve long-range goals in symptom management, employment, and independent living.

This role requires a 4-year degree or equivalent experience, a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle, and strong communication and customer service skills.