Community Support Specialist - Intensive Community Services (ICS) - FT (M-F, 8:00a-4:30p)

University Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Community Support Specialist for Intensive Community Services (ICS). This full-time role (Mon-Fri, 8:00am–4:30pm) places you with a multidisciplinary team, delivering behaviorally-oriented and socially rehabilitative services to clients experiencing functional disruption due to severe mental illness in the community.

You will assess needs, coordinate services, provide education to clients and families, and promote independence and community

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a similar field.
• Strong communication, active listening and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work across diverse settings and populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide behaviorally-oriented and socially rehabilitative services in the community.
• Coordinate services with providers and educate clients and families.

Skills

Great with People

Natural Leader

Culturally Aware

Adaptable

Ready to Drive

Growth-Minded

Field-Ready

Organized & On Point

Always Learning

Education

Psychology or Social Work degree

Job description

Community Support Specialist - Intensive Community Services (ICS) - FT (M-F, 8:00a-4:30p)101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location UH Behavioral HealthKansas City, Missouri

Department Community Mental Health Center

Position Type Full time

Work Schedule 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week 40

Community Support Specialist is an important direct service role within a multi-disciplinary team focused on providing behaviorally-oriented and socially rehabilitative services in the community for clients who are experiencing disruption in functioning due severe, persistent mental illness. We are looking for compassionate advocates and resilient problem-solvers to engage in dynamic work in a community setting.

Services provided focus primary assistance in the domains of physical, environmental, financial, social, occupational, spiritual, intellectual, and emotional well-being. Methods include risk assessment, ongoing assessment of behavioral & psychosocial needs, information & referral, education of client & family, coordination of services with all providers, and assistance with learning necessary skills for successful independence and community integration. CSS functions as part of an interdisciplinary team for client care and works effectively in a multicultural setting. CSS works under the regular supervision and direction of a Qualified Mental Health Professional.

What You'll Bring to the Table

• Relevant Background: A degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a similar field


• Great with People: You're a strong communicator, active listener, and know how to build trust and motivate others.


• Natural Leader: You support your team, share what you know, and help lift others up.


• Culturally Aware: You're at ease working with people from all walks of life and committed to creating inclusive spaces.


• Adaptable: Things change fast in this field, and you're ready to roll with it-thinking on your feet and solving problems creatively.


• Ready to Drive (If Needed): For roles that involve driving, you'll meet all the safety and compliance standards.


• Growth-Minded: Especially in Employment Services, you're ready to earn your Benefits Planning certification within a year. Learning is your thing.


• Field-Ready: You'll be out in the community, meeting people where they are-homes, centers, or drop-in spaces. Flexibility is key.


• Organized & On Point: You keep paperwork and compliance in check, so nothing slips through the cracks.


• Always Learning: From onboarding to leadership training, you're excited to grow and keep leveling up.