Community Support Specialist (Part-Time)

About the role

BHcare is seeking a Community Support Specialist to join our team in our Ansonia Adult Outpatient Clinic. This role focuses on helping clients build independence and achieve their goals through skill-building, motivational support, and connection to community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group sessions that promote life skills, recovery, education, employment readiness, and community involvement.
• Conduct functional assessments and develop person-centered recovery plans with clear, achievable goals.
• Deliver stage-wise interventions using the psychiatric rehabilitation skill-building model.
• Support young adults with daily living skills, health and wellness education, and self-advocacy.
• Provide crisis intervention, outreach, and ongoing support in both individual and group settings.
• Help clients connect with medical, psychiatric, and community appointments.
• Educate and collaborate with families, significant others, and community members to support recovery goals.
• Provide limited transportation while helping clients build their own transportation independence.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, progress notes, and recovery plans in compliance with agency standards.

Qualifications

• A compassionate, reliable professional who wants to empower young adults toward independence.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Experience in human services, behavioral health, or rehabilitation strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with recovery-oriented approaches and motivational interviewing is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and using personal vehicle required.

Benefits

At BHcare, you’ll be part of a team that believes in recovery, empowerment, and creating lasting change. We provide training, professional development, and a supportive environment where your work directly impacts lives in the community.

Pay

The pay for this part-time position is $18.00 per hour.

Schedule

This is a part-time position, 20 hours per week Monday-Friday from 9am-1pm.