Community Support Specialist — Independence & Skills Coach

Kentucky River Community Care; Campton (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky River Community Care is hiring a Community Support Associate in Wolfe County for regular full-time day hours. The role involves aiding individuals to achieve maximum independence in community settings and supporting living skills per individual treatment plans.

Requirements include a High School/GED and at least one year of full-time experience in mental health services, with completion of a department-led training within six months of hire. Shift is Mon-Fri 8:00am–5:00pm.

Qualifications

• 1 year full-time experience working with individuals who receive services for treatment of a Mental Health Disorder and/or co-occurring disorder.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals live with maximum independence in community-integrated housing.
• Support successful community living using skill training, cueing, or supervision per treatment plan.
• Assist with reminders to take medications and monitor symptoms/side effects; assist with parenting, community resources, emotional regulation, coping, budgeting and interpersonal skills.
• Meet the requirements for comprehensive community support services established in 908 KAR 2:250.

Skills

One year MH services experience

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Kentucky River Community Care is hiring a Community Support Associate in Wolfe County for regular full-time day hours. The role involves aiding individuals to achieve maximum independence in community settings and supporting living skills per individual treatment plans.

Requirements include a High School/GED and at least one year of full-time experience in mental health services, with completion of a department-led training within six months of hire. Shift is Mon-Fri 8:00am–5:00pm.