Job Description

Compensation: $24.04/hr; $25.31/hr (QMHP)

Due to critical service need of the communities we serve, we are offering a $1500 sign-on bonus.; additional $500 for Qualified Mental Health professionals.* We are eager to continue to provide quality and compassionate care in our service areas and need you to make this happen!

The Community Support Specialist CSTAR/ICTS provides integrated, holistic, community support services for adults with long-term mental health disorders. The Community Support Specialist serves as an active member of the client's integrated health team and acts as a liaison to other wellness team members, internally & externally. CHN team members enjoy a collaborative team environment, and competitive benefits, including quarterly performance incentives.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position working Monday-Friday. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Use a motivational, stage-matched approach, provide individualized services based upon strengths,
  needs, abilities, and preferences identified collaboratively with client/family, focused on supporting client’s movement toward recovery/resiliency goals
  • Assist client in identifying strengths, needs, abilities, & preferences in regard to mental illness/substance use
  and participate in development of the initial wellness plan, update & completion of his/her/their Wellness Plan
  • Provide services from a holistic perspective, incorporating coaching surrounding the Eight Dimensions of Wellness, with attention to each domain of wellness, including physical and mental health
  • Provide assistance & make referrals to public services & additional providers, as needed, including financial, housing, emergency assistance, food, etc.
  • Maintain contact with clients who are hospitalized, participating in discharge planning and communicating with all involved providers in developing aftercare plans
  • Provide education and skill-building in areas such as daily living skills, employment/education, symptom management, communication/relationships, budgeting, maintaining a residence, etc., with focus on movement toward independent completion of these tasks, or referral to long-term supports
  • Assist clients with developing personal support systems, including, but not limited to, work with family
  members, legal guardians, recovery communities, etc.
  • Meet service provision expectations per client needs and company guidelines & complete documentation and paperwork within the required timeframe
  • Assist client with transportation as clinically indicated. Driving is an essential function of the position