Community Support Specialist l Fremont

Bobit Business Media; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Alliance Rehabilitation Services is seeking a Community Support Specialist I to provide community-based mental health services and case management for adults with serious mental illness. The role focuses on empowering clients to achieve self-defined goals and coordinating resources in the community.

The position involves administering services, collaborating with professionals, and supporting discharge planning and follow-up services to promote recovery and independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services related field or two years post High School coursework in a Human Services field with two years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health and substance use rehabilitation and recovery principles.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate necessary services and supports within the community.
• Assess individual mental health, co-occurring issues, and functional needs.
• Utilize motivational interviewing in assessment, planning, and rehabilitative processes.
• Assist clients to obtain and maintain suitable housing.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Two years post high school in a Human Services field with two years relevant experience

Job description

Community Allianceis an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Community Alliance Rehabilitation Services

Community Alliance, offering an integrated health care approach and built on an array of mental health and primary care services, is seeking a Community Support Specialist I. Ideal candidates will have passion for working with vulnerable populations and comfortable in collaborating with other professionals to empower clients to achieve self-defined goals.

The Community Support Specialist I is responsible for administering and delivering community-based mental health services, case management, and identifying community resources for adults with serious mental illness.

Summary

At Community Alliance, we believe in the potential of recovery for all individuals with a mental illness and we dedicate our resources to support the journey of each individual we serve.

Duties Include

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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