Community Support Specialist - Mental Health & Independence

Kentucky River Community Care; Mayking (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky River Community Care is seeking a Community Support Associate to provide community-based support services in Letcher County Outpatient, Schools, and IOP settings. This regular full-time position supports individuals to live with maximum independence in their communities.

The role requires High School/GED and at least 1 year of full-time experience working with individuals receiving services for mental health treatment or co-occurring disorders.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of full-time experience working with individuals who receive services for treatment of a Mental Health Disorder and/or co-occurring disorder.
• Meet the requirements for a department-led or approved training program within six months of hire.
• Must complete within six months the department-led or approved training program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct activities enabling individuals to live with maximum independence in community-integrated housing.
• Ensure successful community living via skill training, cueing, or supervision per the treatment plan.
• Remind recipients to take medications and monitor symptoms and medication side effects; teach parenting, budgeting, and community resource access.
• Meet requirements for comprehensive community support services established in 908 KAR 2:250.

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Kentucky River Community Care is seeking a Community Support Associate to provide community-based support services in Letcher County Outpatient, Schools, and IOP settings. This regular full-time position supports individuals to live with maximum independence in their communities.

The role requires High School/GED and at least 1 year of full-time experience working with individuals receiving services for mental health treatment or co-occurring disorders.