What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Support Specialist II - North Children's Team position at BJC HealthCare?
We are excited to announce a Community Outreach Case Worker position with a sign-on bonus of up to $1500. This is a full-time role, requiring 40 hours per week, where you will assist clients by connecting them to vital community resources, including housing and food assistance.
Opportunities exist in our North, Central and South territories.
Key details of the position include:
- Daily work in the community with clients
- Monday to Friday schedule (day shift) no on-call, nights, weekends, or holidays required
- Local travel is necessary; candidates must have a personal, reliable vehicle with valid insurance; mileage reimbursement available
- A valid CLASS E or CLASS D driver’s license is required, must be obtained two weeks prior to starting
- Transportation of clients in your personal vehicle will be part of the role
- Face-to-face meetings with clients, including visits to their homes
- Related experience with individuals facing mental health challenges is strongly preferred but not required
- You will work with individuals experiencing severe mental health issues and will carry a variable caseload
- In-depth training will be provided during the first 90 days to prepare you for this role, emphasizing quick learning and technology proficiency
This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.
Overview
BJC Behavioral Health is a community health center that provides and coordinates behavioral health services for more than 8,000 seriously mentally ill adults and seriously emotionally disturbed children in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. François, Iron and Washington counties. As an Administrative Agent of the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), BJC Behavioral Health serves as a major point of entry for people eligible for mental health services funded by DMH and is responsible for serving as gatekeeper to the public mental health system.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Responsible for providing community support services to maximize opportunities available to people living in the community while working to recover from the serious and persistent effects of mental illness.
Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Education
Experience
Supervisor Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Benefits and Legal Statement
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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer