Community Support Associate (CSA) provides assigned Medicaid eligible clients the services necessary to allow them to live with maximum independence in the community.

The CSA provides intervention in the form of cueing, skills training or supervision in the client’s treatment plan; this includes but is not limited to medication adherence and recognizing symptoms and side effects; non-clinical but therapeutic behavioral intervention, support, and skills training; assistance in accessing and utilizing community resources; emotional regulation skills; and developing and enhancing interpersonal skills.

Duties and Responsibilities include:
· Completes documentation accurately, within the Medicaid mandated time frames including treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and intake paperwork.
· Provides intervention services to identified participants and consults with the treatment team to identify the needs and level of support for the client.
· Attends bi-weekly supervision with clinic supervisor; utilizing case review feedback and following through with instruction/directive provided.
· Always maintains confidentiality of client information, including during community-based activities in which services are provided.
· Follows all safety guidelines with clients, including reporting abuse policies.
· Adhere to time and attendance policies and maintain a record, in good standing, of regular and reliable attendance and punctuality, in order to provide quality and consistent patient care
· Adhere to Evolving Lives LLC policies and procedures
· Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
· Must be at least 18 years of age or older
· High school diploma, GED, or qualifying documentation from a comparable educational entity
· One (1) year of full-time experience working with individuals who receive services for treatment of a mental health disorder or co-occurring disorder
· Successfully complete within six (6) months of hire the department-led or approved training program described in Kentucky State Regulations 908 KAR 2:250. CSA
· Complete six (6) hours of training or education related to the specification of: 1. Principles of recovery and resilience, 2. Principles of psychiatric rehabilitation, 3. Effective listening and communication skills, 4. Diagnosis and medication management of mental health disorders or co-occurring disorders, and 5. Crisis coping skills.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Community Support: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road