Community Support Specialist - MYPAC - Jackson, MS

Job Responsibilities

• Affords children and families access to needed community support services, including education, medical, social, vocational, recreational, therapeutic, and other social services.
• Assesses the strengths and service needs of children and families.
• Develops specific, measurable, individualized interventions and services to meet needs and measures progress.
• Provides transportation for families in a safe and responsible manner.
• Directs services in the home, school, and community whenever possible.
• Provides and coordinates social services that are child-focused and build on family and community strengths.
• Provides crisis intervention services as needed within the scope of the role and competency.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive, up-to-date community support resource manual.

Professional Standards

• Implements service interventions based on the ISP and documents in CareLogic.
• Implements evidence-based practices and interventions when possible.
• Completes necessary documentation for each child and family based on program guidelines, including CSS notes and support implementation plans, in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates flexibility and works with the family based on the family’s schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field and at least two (2) years of experience working directly with children and families.
• Must meet the minimum requirements to be certified through the Mississippi Department of Mental Health as a Community Support Specialist.
• Must demonstrate competence implementing evidenced-based practices, best practices working with children and families.
• Must demonstrate competence in completing reports related to payment for services provided.
• Computer skills required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid Mississippi driver license, a good driving record, proof of legally appropriate auto liability insurance, and must be willing to use personal vehicle, as needed, for agency business.