Community Support Specialist/CST (Veterans Program)

The Community Support Specialist provides direct service to clients through individual and group counseling/therapy, vocational support, crisis intervention, and psycho-social rehabilitation. They identify risk factors related to relapse and develop relapse prevention plans and strategies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and reviews members' care plans by identifying goals, objectives, and specific mental health services needed.
• Teaches members independent and community living skills, such as housekeeping, meal preparation, coping skills, etc.
• Provides support to members with collateral social service agencies and the community.
• Documents services provided in an Electronic Health Record in a timely manner.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have:
• High school diploma or GED certificate with 5 years of supervised job-related experience in the field of social services or a bachelor's degree in psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Housing experience such as working with CHA and Private Landlords preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Daily access to a personal vehicle.
• Valid driver's license.
• Military experience preferred.
• Willingness to provide transportation for members of the program.
• Must obtain and maintain liability car insurance of.
• $100,000 per person bodily injury.
• $300,000 per accident.
• $100,000 property damage.
  
  

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Base Pay: $24.25 - 27.16 per hour / $50,400 - $57,400 annually
  
  
  
  • Based on education and experience
  
  
  
  
• Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
• 4 medical insurance plans, dental insurance, vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50 per month)
• Public service loan forgiveness
• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
• Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal