Community Support Specialist

Youth Villages

Community Support Specialist managing cases for children and families in need of mental health support. Partnering with families to provide resources and teach parenting skills in Mississippi.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeHattiesburg • Mississippi • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $48,000 - $55,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Carries a caseload of 4-6 cases per week and averages 12-20 total hours of face-to-face contact per week based on the families’ needs
Increases collaboration between youth, families, wraparound team, and natural supports
Participates in meetings with the Mental Health Therapist and case manager to identify treatment goals for each youth and family
Works with families in their homes and communities, linking them with resources and partnering alongside them to teach basic skills needed to care for their child based on their age and needs
Attends 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development and quarterly booster trainings to enhance clinical skills
Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in a social services discipline (preferred)
Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline (required)
Must have or be eligible for Mississippi's DMH credentialing (required)
Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position (preferred)
Clinical experience (preferred)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
401(k)
Time off: 2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)
12 paid sick days per year
11 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
Growth & development through continuous training
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Documentation In EMRTreatment Goal IdentificationBasic Skills TeachingResource LinkingCase Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention To DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOral Communication

Certifications

Mississippi DMH Credentialing