Community Support Specialist; Disease Management

Position: Community Support Specialist (Disease Management)
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* Job Title:

** Community Support Specialist (Disease Management)  
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* Location:

** Kirksville, MO  
** Department:
** Adult Community Services  
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* Employment Type:

** Full-time

We're seeking a compassionate and driven Community Support Specialist to join our team, with a focus on supporting adults in various capacities while also assisting individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and/or Substance Use Disorder (SUD) through our Disease Management program. This role combines the responsibilities of providing mentorship, guidance, and support to adults in the community with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with complex health needs.
** Position Perks & Benefits
*** 29 Days of PTO
* Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment (
* subject to requirements*)
* Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance & more
* Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match
* Company-paid basic life insurance
* Emergency Medical Leave Program
* Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent care
* Health & Wellness Program
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Employee Discount Program
* Mileage Reimbursement (
* when
* * applicable*)
** Disease Management Responsibilities:
*** Knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods, principles and techniques as they relate to mental health and/or substance use disorders.
* Knowledge of the problems encountered by persons with mental health and/or substance use disorders and how to access the various community resources available.
* Knowledge of the methods and modalities as well as the legal requirements and court procedures related to treating mental health and substance use disorders.
* Ability to problem solve and communicate ideas clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing to produce clear and concise reports.
* Ability to be self-motivated to provide high-level performance while meeting the complex needs of the clients and their families.
* Ability to multi-task and coordinate services from a variety of community resources, while maintaining proper communications with all staff (e.g. admissions, process, and discharge plans).
* Ability to establish effective relationships with youth and their families via telephone and personal contacts.
* Ability to follow direction and accept supervision.
* An individual with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field of study; or
* An individual with a Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and two years of related work experience; or
* Qualified Addictions Professional (QAP) - CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, RADC-P, RADC, CCDP, CCDP-D
* Any four-year combination of higher education and two years of related work experience, or
* An Associates of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support will also fulfill educational requirements; or
* An individual with four years of qualifying experience .
** Employee benefits package:
** full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
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