Community Support Specialist Substitute

About the role

Community Support Specialists provide mental health support in clients' homes and communities, walking alongside clients in their recovery journey. This role offers unique learning opportunities through care planning and case management.

Responsibilities

• Walk alongside clients in their recovery journey
• Be an integral part of a client's growth and recovery
• Connect clients with resources and help them navigate complex systems
• Drive clients to appointments and assist with daily living tasks
• Adapt to clients' schedules, needs, and treatment plans each day

Requirements

• Effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong writing skills
• Good time management and organization
• At least 21 years old
• A valid driver’s license, current car insurance, and daily access to a car
• Willingness to provide transportation to clients

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate and 5 years of supervised clinical experience
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Social Work, or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and 2 years of supervised clinical experience
• Master’s degree in psychology, Social Work, or related field

Skills

• Effective communication and relationship-building
• Strong writing skills
• Good time management and organization

Benefits

• Competitive pay range: $23.10 - $25.10/hour / $48,400 - $52,200 annually
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Up to $1000 salary increase for LSW or LPC licensure
• Up to $1000 salary increase for CRSS licensure
• Paid time off
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement if driving is required

Pay

Base Rate: $23.10 - $25.10/hour / $48,400 - $52,200 annually

Schedule

Available to work a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift

Keywords

• social work
• case worker
• case manager
• case management
• mental health
• substance use social service
• counseling