Field-Based Community Support Specialist with Growth

TeamBuilders Behavioral Health, LLC; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TeamBuilders is a community-based behavioral health organization dedicated to support for adults, children and families.

The Community Support Specialist (CSS) works with a multidisciplinary team to provide CCSS, Behavioral Respite Care, and PSR services. The CSS offers direct support, advocacy, and assistance to individuals with behavioral health challenges in alignment with state criteria for SMI, SED, and COD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field with 1+ year of experience with SMI adults.
• Associate degree in a human services related field with 2+ years of experience with SMI adults.
• High School Diploma or GED with 3+ years of experience with SMI adults.
• Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) by the State of New Mexico.
• Experience working with individuals affected by mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders.
• Criminal Records Clearance (local, state, and FBI) obtained.
• Maintains certifications in First Aid and CPR.
• Maintains certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
• Demonstrated skills in teaching the curriculum to consumer family members.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the service area.

Responsibilities

• Knows, follows, and upholds TeamBuilders’ philosophy, policies & procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Understands and complies with all program service requirements and State regulations for provision of care to children with SED, adults with SMI, and individuals with COD including other chronic health conditions.
• Forms a helping partnership with clients and collateral practitioners including, but not limited to, educational professionals, corrections personnel, child welfare workers, and natural supports to accomplish service goals and objectives.
• Sets and maintains boundaries to assure the safety and protection of the client and to maintain a professional helping role.
• Documents initial mental health or functional assessment identifying strengths, needs, and barriers. Assessments are to be completed within 72hrs of service rendering.
• Documents activities on service activity note and completes within 24hrs of service rendering
• Documents and updates service plans and team meeting forms as required. Service plans are to be completed within 72hrs of service rendering.
• Immediately seeks program and/or clinical supervision regarding incidents and fills out Incident Reports as per Agency policy and submits documentation in a timely manner.
• Attends and participates in weekly supervision meetings, staff meetings, clinical seminars and training sessions, as assigned.
• Responsible for initiation, completion, and updates or maintenance of client documentation in accordance with agency and state/federal applicable standards.
• Coordinates, facilitates, and participates in team meetings to review client progress and needs
• Participates in clinical seminars, supervision, CQI meetings, and training as assigned
• Submits completed documentation in a timely manner as directed for billing and CQI purposes
• Performs school-, home-, and community-based support services as needed or directed
• Seeks consultation and assistance when needed
• Additional duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services related field

Associate degree in human services related field

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) - NM

Criminal Records Clearance (local, state, FBI)

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

CPI Certification

Valid driver’s license

Willingness to travel

Job description

TeamBuilders is a community-based behavioral health organization dedicated to support for adults, children and families.

The Community Support Specialist (CSS) works with a multidisciplinary team to provide CCSS, Behavioral Respite Care, and PSR services. The CSS offers direct support, advocacy, and assistance to individuals with behavioral health challenges in alignment with state criteria for SMI, SED, and COD.