Community Support Specialist

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Full Time Clinical Kansas City, MO, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Job Summary:

The Community Support Specialist (CSS) at Healing House, Inc. plays a vital role in providing individualized, trauma-informed, recovery-focused services to participants with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health needs. The CSS is responsible for delivering direct clinical care, conducting assessments, coordinating treatment planning, facilitating groups, and linking participants to community resources. This position ensures all documentation and service delivery complies with DMH, CARF, and Healing House standards, promoting stability, empowerment, and long-term recovery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Documentation

Complete all documentation (progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, discharge summaries) within required time frames.

Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation that aligns with DMH, CARF, and Healing House Inc. standards.

Ensure all documentation reflects the CSS’s scope of practice, referring when necessary.

Direct Clinical Care

Conduct and document comprehensive community support assessments, considering diversity and cultural factors.

Develop, implement, and review treatment plans with input from the participants and relevant parties.

Facilitate psycho educational groups using trauma-informed approaches and understanding of group dynamics.

Provide one-on-one case management tailored to each participant’s needs, offering referrals and advocacy.

Deliver ethical and timely crisis interventions, including mandated reporting and duty-to-warn procedures.

Assist with discharge planning that prioritizes safety, community linkage, and continuity of care.

Community Engagement & Resource Linkage

Collaborate with referral sources and community agencies to ensure wraparound services.

Support participants in building skills for self-ad vocation and accessing community support systems.

Maintain participant confidentiality and HIPAA compliance in all communications and interactions.

Customer Service & Organizational Support

Provide compassionate, respectful, and mission-aligned services to all participants and stakeholders.

Maintain professional and ethical conduct in all communications and relationships.

Report any issues that may impact participant care or Healing House’s mission to appropriate leadership.

Professional Responsibility

Complete all required agencies, state, federal, and licensure/certification trainings.

Meet productivity standards as established by Healing House Inc.

Ensure responsible use of agency equipment and timely submission of reports (e.g., mileage).

Represent and uphold the values and mission of Healing House Inc. in all aspects of work .

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in human services Field such as social work, psychology, education preferred.

Experience:

Possess two or more years of relevant experience.

Certification: CPS, MRSS preferred

Preferred Knowledge:
Familiarity with HER systems is highly desirable.

Skills:

Active Listening:
Ability to attentively listen to individuals and understand their perspectives and needs without judgment.

Peer Support:
Provide empathetic and non-judgmental support to peers based on personal lived experiences.

Communication:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information and engage in productive conversations with individuals and teams.

Empowerment:
Promote a sense of empowerment and self-determination in individuals, encouraging them to take charge of their own recovery journey.

Problem-Solving:
Assist individuals…