Community Support Specialist; Adult

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Position: Community Support Specialist (Adult)

Location: Fulton, MO

Job : 318

# of Openings: 1

DEPARTMENT: Adult CPRP

LOCATION: Fulton, MO - Community-Based

REPORTS TO: CPRP Supervisor

JOB TYPE: Full-time

Arthur Center is looking for a Community Support Specialist (Adult) who is motivated by the work of walking alongside people not doing things for them, but building the skills, confidence, and connections they need to define and pursue their own recovery. In this role, you will carry a caseload of approximately 20-30 adults living with severe and persistent mental illness in community settings, providing individualized, strengths-based support that meets each person where they are.

If you lead with empathy, stay grounded in professional boundaries, and genuinely believe in the capacity of every person to move toward wellness, we want to hear from you.

• Collaborative work environment and meaningful, mission-driven work
• Competitive pay commensurate with experience | Benefits Eligible
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical (HSA option), Dental, Vision, Life insurance, and 401(k) with up to 6% company match
• A workplace culture committed to recovery-oriented, whole-person care across central Missouri

• Using a motivational, stage-matched approach, provide individualized services based on each client’s strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences developed collaboratively with the client and family.
• Support clients in completing goals on their Wellness or Treatment Plans; update goals and objectives as items are achieved or as client priorities shift.
• Provide education and skill-building in areas including daily living skills, employment and education, symptom management, communication, budgeting, and maintaining a residence — always with a focus on building toward independence.
• Screen for suicide risk using tools such as the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale.
• Work to improve the overall health status of individuals served through Wellness Coaching and collaboration with the Health Care Home team.

• Provide individual assistance to clients in accessing needed services, including accompanying clients to medical and other health appointments as needed.
• Aid clients in accessing public services including financial assistance, housing, benefits maintenance, emergency assistance, and food resources.
• Maintain contact with clients who are hospitalized; participate in discharge planning and communicate with all involved providers in developing aftercare plans.
• Communicate effectively with family members, guardians, mental health professionals, medical providers, and other stakeholders and social agencies.
• Advocate effectively for clients within systems and with service providers.

• Work as part of an integrated care team, attending staffing meetings and supervision with supervisor as scheduled.
• Prioritize workload effectively and manage time well — on time for appointments, meetings, and documentation deadlines.
• If meeting requirements as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP),…