Comprehensive Community Support Associate
StepStone Family Therapy Services provides trauma-informed, evidence-based therapeutic services to children and adults across the state of Kentucky.
About the role
The Community Support Associate (CSA) plays a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health or co-occurring diagnoses in building the skills needed to live as independently and successfully as possible within their communities. This position is ideal for someone who is dependable, solution-focused, and brings a positive, team-oriented approach to their work. Working closely with licensed therapists and other care providers, the CSA delivers trauma-informed support while helping individuals develop coping, interpersonal, and daily living skills in real-world settings. This role focuses on empowering individuals, promoting stability, and supporting long-term success through a strengths-based, collaborative approach.
Responsibilities
- Provide trauma-informed, person-centered support to designated clients in alignment with their treatment plans.
- Assist clients in working toward 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.
- Work in close collaboration 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, a general equivalency diploma (GED), or qualifying documentation from a comparable educational entity
- 1 year 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
- Time management skills
- Ability to work with remote teams with units in multiple locations
- Substantial business acumen in fast-moving environment
- Ability to develop clear, actionable steps in support of an overall business strategy
- Travel 25-75%
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Company-paid basic life and AD&D Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Leadership opportunity with program impact
- Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
- Opportunities for professional development and clinical supervision
Pay
USD $16.77 - $18.00 / Hour