Community Support Associate- Children’s Services; KRCC-Knott Outpatient​/Schools

Community Support Associate

Location:

Kentucky River Community Care/Knott County Outpatient & Schools.

Employment Type:

Regular Full Time.

Credentials

Required:

High School/GED.

Special Skills/Knowledge

Required:

One (1) year full‑time experience working with individuals who receive services for the treatment of a Mental Health Disorder and/or co‑occurring disorder. Must complete, within six months of hire, the department‑led or approved training program.

• Conduct activities necessary to allow an individual to live with maximum independence in community‑integrated housing.
• Ensure successful community living through the utilization of skill training, cueing, or supervision as identified in the recipient’s treatment plan.
• Include: reminding a recipient to take medications and monitoring symptoms and side effects of medications; teaching parenting skills, teaching community resource access and utilization, teaching emotional regulation skills, teaching coping skills, teaching how to shop, teaching about transportation, teaching financial management, or developing and enhancing interpersonal skills.
• Meet the requirements for comprehensive community support services established in 908 KAR 2:250.

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm

We are an equal–opportunity employer. We comply with federal law and encourage veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.