What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Support Specialist - Social Services position at CHOICES Inc?
The Community Support Specialist is responsible for coordinating and providing care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and youth and family centered. Services are primarily community-based, with / for individuals who have mental health treatment needs and are in need of support in addition to outpatient therapy services. The Community Support Specialist handles new referrals, creates service plans, reviews progress and makes determinations about closure and transitions to lower levels of care. The Community Support Specialist coordinates the flow of clinical information across agencies and providers while protecting the confidentiality of individuals served. The Community Support Specialist builds partnerships with enrolled individuals with the goal of helping them achieve wellness and autonomy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Can articulate the mission, vision and values of Choices, and supportive services compliant with Medicaid regulations for enrolled individuals.
- Supports participating youth and family members by coordinating and providing care to increase or restore capacity for self-sufficiency.
- Supports families in exercising their Freedom of Choice regarding their providers and supports and empowers them to take the lead in all decisions regarding their care.
- Maintains a flexible, non-traditional schedule including situational evenings and weekends in order to provide services to families based upon their availability.
- Communicates timely with the Clinical Supervisor, Care Coordinator, and other members of the clinical team to coordinate services to youth and families.
- Willingly completes other duties as assigned to advance the mission of Choices.
Qualifications
Hourly Rate : $17.31 ($36,000 annually)
Benefits Include :
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $36,000
