Comprehensive Community Support Specialist - CCSS (112-70)

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health, and educational services for people of all cultures.

About the role

The CCSS Worker coordinates and provides services and resources to individuals/families necessary to promote recovery, rehabilitation, and resiliency. The CCSS Worker addresses goals specifically in the following areas: parenting skills; training and behavior management; independent living; learning; socializing and recreation.

Core Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Meets specified deadlines and manages time effectively.
• Exhibits skills in comprehending, interpreting, and completing delegated tasks efficiently.
• Self-starter; must have the ability to work independently and follow up on all work assignments.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work under pressure without losing sight of objectives.
• Exemplary organizational skills.
• Professional appearance of documentation and work area.
• Reliable; exhibits good attendance.
• Personable, models respect when interacting with others.
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion as a rule.
• Must be able to work as a team and communicate effectively with others.
• Familiarize with all personnel and company program policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a human service field from an accredited university and have one year relevant experience with the target population, or
• Associate’s degree and have a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with the target population, or
• Be a high school graduate or have a General Educational Development (GED) test and a minimum of three (3) years of experience working with the target population, or
• Be certified as a Peer or Family Specialist.
• Valid NM driver's license and current automobile insurance and must maintain a clean driving record.
• Must be willing to use personal vehicle in the course of employment.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
• Availability to work evening and weekend hours.
• T.B. Test, physical exam, and drug testing.
• Must comply with a criminal background check required to work with children to include Fingerprint Clearance.

Benefits

• Health Insurance - PPO
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Supplement Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays (9)
• Education Reimbursement
• Cafeteria Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Reimbursement

Pay

$21.05 per hour (non-exempt).