Trauma-Informed Community Support Specialist

StepStone Family & Youth Services; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous PTO

Basic life and AD&D insurance

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Leadership impact

Multidisciplinary team

Professional development

Job summary

StepStone Family & Youth Services in Kentucky is seeking a Community Support Associate (CSA) to assist individuals with mental health or co-occurring diagnoses, helping them develop independent living and community integration skills.

Working alongside licensed therapists and care providers, you will deliver trauma-informed, person-centered support, assist with scheduling, documentation, and wraparound services, and help build daily living and coping skills in real-world settings.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience working with individuals with a Mental Health Disorder or Co-Occurring Disorder.
• Community Support Associate Certification (or obtain within 6 months from date of hire).
• Maintain ongoing continuing education requirements.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the client organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma informed, person centered support to designated clients in alignment with their treatment plans.
• Assist clients in working toward individualized treatment goals that promote independent living and community integration.
• Teach and model daily living skills, coping strategies, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills.
• Encourage participation in self-help, independent living, and recovery-oriented activities.
• Support the development of positive and respectful relationships among individuals served and their housemates.
• Ensure client safety and help maintain a secure, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
• Assist with scheduling client appointments and coordinating services as part of wrap around care.
• Work in close collaboration with clients’ licensed therapists, supervisors, and other members of the treatment team.
• Participate in biweekly supervision with designated direct supervisor.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, team members, and external stakeholders.
• Report any concerns, incidents, or client related issues promptly to the State Treatment Director or appropriate leadership.
• Complete all documentation accurately and within required regulatory and agency guidelines.
• Submit and monitor prior authorizations to ensure approval and continuation of service units.
• Follow all agency policies, procedures, and ethical standards at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Remote collaboration

Business acumen

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Community Support Associate Certification

Job description

StepStone Family & Youth Services in Kentucky is seeking a Community Support Associate (CSA) to assist individuals with mental health or co-occurring diagnoses, helping them develop independent living and community integration skills.

Working alongside licensed therapists and care providers, you will deliver trauma-informed, person-centered support, assist with scheduling, documentation, and wraparound services, and help build daily living and coping skills in real-world settings.