Community Support Specialist I: Housing & Recovery Services

Bobit Business Media; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Alliance Rehabilitation Services in California is seeking a Community Support Specialist I to deliver community-based mental health services and case management to adults with serious mental illness, coordinating supports and resources to meet individualized goals.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for helping vulnerable populations, experience in behavioral health strategies such as motivational interviewing, and the ability to work with diverse professionals to empower clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services related field, or two years post High School coursework 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 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 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.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Substance abuse rehab understanding

Behavior intervention/management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services related field

Two years post High School coursework in Human Services plus two years relevant experience

Job description

Community Alliance Rehabilitation Services in California is seeking a Community Support Specialist I to deliver community-based mental health services and case management to adults with serious mental illness, coordinating supports and resources to meet individualized goals.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for helping vulnerable populations, experience in behavioral health strategies such as motivational interviewing, and the ability to work with diverse professionals to empower clients