Community Support Specialist - Crisis Center
Compass Health Network

Job Info

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Compensation: $21.74 hourly; $23.01 hourly QMHP

Due to rapid expansion in all of our clinics, we are offering a $1500 sign-on bonus for Community Support Specialist positions; $2,000 sign-on bonus for Qualified Mental Health Professionals. We are eager to be able to continue to serve clients in our service areas and need you to make this happen!

The Community Support Specialist at the Crisis Stabilization Center is responsible for engaging consumers into services, assisting them in accessing needed services and resources to achieve and maintain health and recovery.

CHN team members enjoy a collaborative team environment, and competitive benefits, including quarterly performance incentives.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual assistance to consumers in accessing needed mental health and medical services
• Provide individuals assistance to consumers in accessing a variety of public services including financial and housing, including assistance on an emergency basis and directly helping to meet needs for food, shelter and clothing
• Assist consumers to access and utilize a variety of community agencies to acquire ongoing social, educational, vocational and health and housing resources
• Training, coaching and supporting in daily living skills, including housekeeping, cooking, personal grooming, accessing transportation, keeping a budget, paying bills and maintaining an independent residence
• Follow up with consumers regarding appointments, completion of forms, returning forms or receipts and other similar activities
• Assist client with transportation as clinically indicated; Driving is an essential function of this position

 

QUALIFICATION(S): EDUCATION

• High School/GED required
• Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field preferred

QUALIFICATION(S): WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• At least four (4) years of experience OR a combination of higher education and experience required if a High School/GED is the highest education obtained
• At least two (2) years of experience OR a combination of higher education and experience required if an Associate’s degree is the highest education obtained
(*If the degree is an Associate’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support from an approved institution; then no additional experience is required)
• At least one (1) year of experience required if a non-human service Bachelor’s degree is the highest education obtained
• All experience must include working with individuals with psychiatric, substance use, and/or developmental disabilities
• A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required

 

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant. 

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