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Community Support Specialist- Valley

BHcare Inc.
Ansonia, CT Part Time
POSTED ON 3/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026

BHcare is seeking a Community Support Specialist to join our team. In this role, you’ll help individuals build independence, improve their quality of life, and achieve personal goals through skill building, recovery support, and community connections.

What You’ll Do:
• Provide individual and group sessions, supporting clients with daily living skills, recovery tools, self-advocacy, and health and wellness.
• Conduct functional assessments and develop personalized, stage-wise recovery plans that are reviewed and updated regularly.
• Monitor and document client progress while maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Offer crisis intervention and outreach as needed.
• Assist clients in connecting to medical, psychiatric, educational, vocational, and community resources.
• Provide education and support to families and natural supports to help clients succeed.
• Collaborate with the program team to ensure high-quality, person-centered care.
• Provide limited transportation as clients learn independent skills (use of personal vehicle required).

What We’re Looking For:
• Strong interpersonal and motivational skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate, client-centered care.
• Experience with psychiatric rehabilitation, recovery planning, or related services preferred.
• Flexibility to support clients in community and home settings.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Why Join Us?
At BHcare, you’ll make a meaningful impact by helping people gain confidence, independence, and stability. We offer a collaborative team environment, training, and opportunities for growth.

Apply today to join us as a Community Support Specialist and help individuals reach their full potential.

 

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred. In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, Associates degree or College coursework equivalent (2 years) and 2 years work exp in behavioral health field OR high school diploma and minimum of 4 years of experience in the behavioral health field required.  
  • RSS certification, mental health certification or related and acceptable training preferred.  Ability to complete training as may be required for position and program assigned.
  • Knowledge of Psychiatric Rehabilitation is desirable.
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.  Must maintain an acceptable driving record and be insurable at a reasonable rate under the Organization’s auto insurance plan.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft 365. Must be able to navigate through electronic health records system (EHR).

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS:

  • RSS certification preferred

Salary : $22 - $31

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