Community Support Specialist – Mental Health & Recovery

Prestera Center For Mental Health; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestera Health Services seeks a Direct Service Provider to work with consumers daily across community and residential settings. You will assist with self-care, plan activities, and accompany clients to appointments while supporting medications per policy.

Strong interpersonal, de-escalation, and crisis intervention skills are required, along with a valid driver’s license and CPR/First Aid certification. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience or training with mental health and substance abuse populations preferred.
• Ability to learn and work daily in the EHR system.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with confidentiality.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily oversight in community, home, or residential settings.
• Assist with self-care, independence, mobility, and learning per plan.
• Support meal prep, shopping, and light household tasks as assigned.
• Accompany consumers to medical appointments and outings.
• Monitor self-administration of medications as AMAP per policy.
• Document vital signs, observations, and behaviors per policy; ensure safety.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Confidentiality & HIPAA

De-escalation skills

Crisis intervention

CPR/First Aid certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid certification

Crisis prevention/intervention training

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Prestera Health Services seeks a Direct Service Provider to work with consumers daily across community and residential settings. You will assist with self-care, plan activities, and accompany clients to appointments while supporting medications per policy.

Strong interpersonal, de-escalation, and crisis intervention skills are required, along with a valid driver’s license and CPR/First Aid certification. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and confidentiality.