Comprehensive Community Support Associate

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma informed, person centered support to designated clients in alignment with their treatment plans.
• Aid clients in achieving individualized treatment goals that promote independent living and community integration.
• Teach and model daily living skills, coping strategies, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills.
• Encourage participation in self-help, independent living, and recovery-oriented activities.
• Support the development of positive and respectful relationships among individuals served and their housemates.
• Ensure client safety and help maintain a secure, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
• Assist with scheduling client appointments and coordinating services as part of wrap around care.
• Collaborate closely with clients’ licensed therapists, supervisors, and other members of the treatment team.
• Participate in biweekly supervision with designated direct supervisor.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, team members, and external stakeholders.
• Report any concerns, incidents, or client related issues promptly to the State Treatment Director or appropriate leadership.
• Complete all documentation accurately and within required regulatory and agency guidelines.
• Submit and monitor prior authorizations to ensure approval and continuation of service units.
• Follow all agency policies, procedures, and ethical standards at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma, a general equivalency diploma (GED), or qualifying documentation from a comparable educational entity.
• One year of experience working with individuals with a Mental Health Disorder or Co-Occurring Disorder.
• Community Support Associate Certification (or obtain within 6 months from date of hire).
• Maintain ongoing continuing education requirements.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the client organization.
• Attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to work with remote teams with units in multiple locations.
• Substantial business acumen in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to develop clear, actionable steps in support of an overall business strategy.
• Travel 25-75%.

About Our Line of Business

StepStone Family and Youth Services, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides the full spectrum of support to children in need of alternative, safer, and more positive living environments with residential and family services. StepStone connects children and youth who need homes with foster families, as well as foster care training, respite care and support services. For young adults transitioning from foster care to independent living, StepStone provides personalized guidance and training on basic life skills, including money management and education. For more information, please visit www.stepstoneyouth.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.