Community Wellness & Support Specialist

North Suffolk Community Services, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer-m

Voluntary Short and Long Term Discount

Job summary

North Suffolk Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Community Support Specialist to engage, assess, and contribute to treatment planning for persons served.

You will work with a dedicated team to deliver person-centered interventions in housing, transportation, skill-building, money management, and medication administration to support self-directed living. The role involves community and group living settings, with a focus on symptom stabilization, social coaching, and collaborating with Housing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least one year experience with populations affected by severe mental illness or substance use disorder.
• Bilingual skills desired: Spanish and American Sign Language.
• MAP and CPR/First Aid certification within five months of hire (training provided).
• Massachusetts Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Engage people and partner with them to improve health and wellness and support self-management.
• Gather information about community agencies to assist service provision.
• Provide side-by-side support and coaching to help people socialize.
• Organize and lead individual and group social and recreational activities.
• Carry out treatment plan interventions and rehabilitation services with professional staff.
• Collaborate with Housing Coordinators to help find safe, affordable housing.
• Participate in medication administration per MAP and DMH policies.

Skills

MAP CPR/First Aid

Spanish/ASL bilingual (desirable)

Massachusetts Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

North Suffolk Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Community Support Specialist to engage, assess, and contribute to treatment planning for persons served.

You will work with a dedicated team to deliver person-centered interventions in housing, transportation, skill-building, money management, and medication administration to support self-directed living. The role involves community and group living settings, with a focus on symptom stabilization, social coaching, and collaborating with Housing