Job Description:

Job Title: Community Support Specialist

Location: Sedalia, Missouri

Department: Adult Community Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Monday-Friday (day shift)

Job Overview:
Are you passionate about helping others and making a positive impact in your community? Do you want to work in a role that offers Variety, Growth, and Purpose? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Community Support Specialist in Sedalia, Missouri!

Sedalia, a vibrant city nestled in the heart of Missouri, offers a welcoming community atmosphere with a rich cultural heritage. Explore the historic downtown district, where charming boutiques and locally-owned restaurants line the streets. Indulge in the area's love for the arts by attending a performance at the renowned Daum Museum of Contemporary Art or catching a show at the Visitor's Pavilion amphitheater. Outdoor enthusiasts will delight in the nearby Knob Noster State Park, where hiking trails, fishing spots, and picturesque picnic areas await.

Position Perks & Benefits:
- Competitive hourly pay starting from $22
- Up to $12,000 in annual collaborative service goal bonuses
- Comprehensive employee benefits package (health, dental, & more)
- Paid time-off and paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Welcoming & supportive work culture/environment
- The satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives every day!

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 to help clients achieve treatment goals and improve well-being.
- Foster Recovery and Resilience: Take a supportive educational approach to promote improved functioning and meet unique client needs.
- Manage a Rewarding Caseload: Establish and maintain a manageable caseload in collaboration with supervisory staff.
- Collaborate in Client Care: Participate in staffing sessions, identify needs, set goals, and develop individualized plans.
- Respond to Emergencies with Confidence: Use sound judgment to provide timely assistance during mental health crises.
- Ensure Continuity of Care: Provide comprehensive follow-up services and meticulously document all interactions.
- Grow and Learn with Burrell: Actively participate in staff development activities to enhance skillset and industry knowledge.

Education or Experience:
- A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others

Qualify through one of the following:
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Counseling, Recreational Therapy, Human Services, Human Development, Child Development, Gerontology, Behavioral Science, or Rehabilitation Counseling.
- Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree from an approved institution
- Work experience in a related human services field may substitute for educational requirements (4 years min. or combination of education/experience equaling 4 years)
- Qualified Addictions Professional (QAP), CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, RADC-P, RADC, CCDP, or CCDP-D

Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

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.

Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.