Specialist Support Community

Job Overview

Join our dedicated team at Compass Health Network as a Community Support Specialist, where your expertise will play a crucial role in delivering compassionate and quality care to the communities we serve. We are excited to offer a \(500 sign-on bonus, with an additional \)500 for Qualified Mental Health Professionals, as we seek individuals committed to making a meaningful impact.

This full-time position is benefit-eligible and involves working Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, with a rotating Saturday shift (10:00 am - 2:00 pm) every five weeks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group educational services using a motivational, stage-matched approach based on clients’ strengths and needs.
• Collaborate with clients and their families to develop and implement Wellness Plans, focusing on recovery and resiliency goals.
• Offer holistic support by addressing all Eight Dimensions of Wellness, ensuring clients meet their personal objectives.
• Assist clients in accessing essential public services, including financial, housing, and emergency assistance.
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients during hospitalization, participating in discharge planning and aftercare coordination.
• Educate clients in various life skills, promoting independence and facilitating connections to community resources.
• Engage clients with unexcused absences to re-establish their commitment to recovery.
• Ensure accurate documentation and timely completion of required paperwork.
• Collect and process urine drug screens as part of client monitoring.
  
  

Required Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to deliver individualized and group education services effectively.
• Proficient in motivational interviewing techniques.
• Understanding of substance abuse and mental health challenges.
• Capacity to work collaboratively within an integrated health team.
• Valid driver’s license and agency-required minimum automobile coverage.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required; an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field is preferred.
• Experience requirements vary based on education level:
• Four (4) years of experience if High School/GED is the highest education obtained.
• Two (2) years of experience if an Associate’s degree is the highest education obtained.
• One (1) year of experience if a non-human service Bachelor’s degree is the highest education obtained.
• All experience must include work with individuals facing psychiatric, substance use, and/or developmental disabilities.
  

Career Growth Opportunities

At Compass Health Network, we are committed to fostering your professional development. We offer various opportunities for advancement, including licensure supervision, mentorship programs, and tuition reimbursement, allowing you to progress within our organization and enhance your skill set.

Company Culture And Values

Our employees are the heart of Compass Health Network, and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment that values compassion and dedication. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and our mission is to “Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.” We welcome individuals who share our passion to help our communities thrive.

Compensation And Benefits

• \(500 sign-on bonus, with an additional \)500 for Qualified Mental Health Professionals.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including paid time off and holidays.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Headspace resources.
• Participation in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program.
  
  

We invite you to apply and become part of a dynamic team committed to improving the lives of individuals and families in our community.

Employment Type: Full-Time