Community Support Specialist
teambuilders.agency
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Taos • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $16 - $20 per hour
Job Level
Junior
About the role
- Carry out vocational, rehabilitation and support functions and assist in treatment, education, support, and consultation to families.
- Provide psychoeducation and crisis intervention services.
- Coordinate and provide services and resources to adult clients to promote recovery, rehabilitation and resiliency.
- Receive clinical supervision from the ACT Team Lead, Clinical Director, and Psychiatrist.
- Collaborate with all staff and treatment team members.
- Work in partnership with clients to conduct intake, strengths-needs assessment, triage, safety planning, care coordination, in-home skills therapeutic activities, and crisis intervention services.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate Plan of Care.
Requirements
- Must meet one of the following minimum education and experience requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field plus 1 year of experience working with SMI adults; or Associate degree in a human services related field plus 2 years of experience working with SMI adults; or High School Diploma or General Education Development plus 3 years of experience working with SMI adults; or Meets the minimum requirements as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) by the State of New Mexico.
- Experience working with individuals impacted by mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders.
- Obtained a Criminal Records Clearance (local, state, and FBI).
- Maintains certifications in First Aid and CPR.
- Maintains certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
- Demonstrated skills in teaching the curriculum to consumer family members.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
- Willingness and ability to travel throughout the service area.
Benefits
- Promotes work-life balance and creativity.
- Encourages employees to pursue their passions and participate in educational opportunities.
- Supervision and training opportunities for all staff.
- Supportive workplace committed to employee success and growth.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
psychoeducationcrisis interventionintake assessmentstrengths-needs assessmentsafety planningcare coordinationtherapeutic activitiesPlan of Care developmentrehabilitation servicessupport functions
Soft skills
collaborationcommunicationconsultationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingempathyresiliency promotionteachingclient partnershipadaptability
Certifications
Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)First AidCPRCrisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)