Job Description:

Job Title: Community Support Specialist

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Department: Community-Based Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Day Shift

Job Overview:

We are currently hiring for someone to join our team in St. Louis, MO as a Community Support Specialist. In this role you will play a pivotal role in providing person-centered, strength-based care emphasizing skill acquisition and harm reduction. By employing stage-wise and motivational approaches, you will engage clients in decision-making and self-advocacy throughout the recovery and resiliency process. Don't miss this chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of those struggling with mental health and/or substance use disorders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Life-Changing Mental Health Services: Provide top-notch care to clients out in the community.

• Empower Clients through Behavioral Interventions: Utilize effective techniques like motivational interviewing, operant conditioning, and cognitive processing to help clients achieve their treatment goals and improve their overall well-being.

• Foster Recovery and Resilience: Take a supportive educational approach to promote improved functioning and meet the unique needs of each client. Engage in activities that align with treatment goals and foster long-term success.

• Manage a Rewarding Caseload: Establish and maintain a manageable caseload, collaborating with supervisory staff to ensure a fulfilling workload that allows you to make a meaningful impact in clients' lives.

• Collaborate in Client Care: Participate in staffing sessions to identify client needs, set treatment goals, and develop individualized plans for success. Contribute your expertise to ensure the best possible outcomes.

• Respond to Emergencies with Confidence: Use sound judgment and discretion to provide timely assistance during mental health crises, offering rapid aid within your scope of training.

• Ensure Continuity of Care: Provide comprehensive follow-up services to clients, including follow-up for missed appointments, outreach, and engagement as needed. Meticulously document all interactions, including attempted or unsuccessful attempts.

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, social work, education, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or another related human service field

• One year of experience in social services

• Mental health professional status as outlined in IL Administrative Code Part 132 Section 132.25

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methodologies for mental health and substance use disorders

• Understanding of issues faced by individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders and accessible community resources

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills for crafting detailed reports

• Self-motivation to consistently deliver superior performance and cater to clients' complex needs

• Multitasking capabilities to streamline service coordination and maintain robust communication channels

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.