What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Support Specialists (Claremont Adult) position at West Central Behavioral Hea?
Do you want to support positive changes in the lives of others in your community and your community as a whole? At our organization you can!
As Community Support Specialist you will provide services for our clients in both the home setting and in their community. As clinically indicated, you will provide IROS and/or EIMR services to support the development and maintenance of clients' functional skills. You will assist clients to manage their symptoms through the development and practice of new strategies and skills to function more effectively.
The Community Support Specialist provides outcome-oriented, recovery-based clinical services to clients, as demonstrated through progressive improvement in client independence, adaptive functioning, and/or life satisfaction.
Now that’s something to feel passionate about!
We are willing to train the right person.
Ask us about creative work flexible schedules, remote/hybrid work, full time/part time, geographic options, different shifts, job sharing, even cross-functional work to keep things interesting!
Education:
- Associate’s degree in Social Work, Rehabilitation, Psychology, Education or related human services field with 2 years working with person(s) who have severe mental disability or understanding of mental illness acquired through provision of support to family members with mental illness.
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience:
- Experience preferred, but will train the right candidate.
Required Skills:
- Excellent organizational and communications skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to learn necessary computer and technical skills essential to the position and Agency.
Reliable transportation, clean driving record and insured vehicle.
Be a part of our team.
West Central provides a generous benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, local discounts, paid holidays and paid time off!
Ask us about creative work schedules, full-time/part-time, geographic options, different work schedules, job-sharing, even cross-functional work to keep things interesting!
We are committed to continuous improvement of our employees. We provide ongoing education through e-Learning, in-service programs presented by internal staff and external presenters. CEUs are available for most in-service programs.
Loan Repayment Program: As a nonprofit organization providing services to underserved populations, you may be eligible to participate in the following loan assistance programs:
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Agency Student Loan Assistance Program - eligible up to $10,000 over 3 years
For over forty years, West Central Behavioral Health, a community mental health organization, has dedicated itself to"...promote, preserve and strengthen the mental health and quality of life in our community.” To accomplish this, West Central has assembled a team of talented professionals. Working together toward a common goal, our staff served nearly 2,700 children, adolescents and adults last year.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran- and Recovery-Friendly Workplace!
Salary : $10,000
