Community Support Specialist (CSS)

About the role

The Community Support Specialist (CSS) or Employment Specialist at TeamBuilders is responsible for carrying out vocational, rehabilitation and support functions and assisting in treatment; education, support, and consultation to families; psychoeducation; and crisis intervention. The CSS coordinates and provides services and resources to adult clients necessary to promote recovery, rehabilitation and resiliency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake, strengths-needs assessment, triage, safety planning, care coordination, in-home skills therapeutic activities, crisis intervention services, and Plan of Care development/implementation/evaluation.
• Work in partnership with clients to develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Assist in treatment, education, support, and consultation to families.
• Provide psychoeducation to clients and their families.
• Coordinate and provide services and resources to adult clients.
• Participate in crisis intervention services.
• Collaborate with all staff and treatment team members.

Requirements

• Must meet one of the following minimum education and experience requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field plus 1 year of experience working with SMI adults;
• Associate degree in a human services related field plus 2 years of experience working with SMI adults;
• High School Diploma or General Education Development plus 3 years of experience working with SMI adults;
• Meets the minimum requirements as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) by the State of New Mexico.
• Experience working with individuals impacted by mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders.

Qualifications

• Obtained a Criminal Records Clearance (local, state, and FBI).
• Maintains certifications in First Aid and CPR.
• Maintains certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
• Demonstrated skills in teaching the curriculum to consumer family members.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Benefits

• Work-life balance and creativity.
• Supervision and training opportunities.
• High expectations for achieving excellence in service to the community.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and can vary based on client needs.