Community Support Specialist

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* Job Description:

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* Job Title:

** Community Support Specialist    
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* Location:

** Kirksville, MO  
** Department:
** Preferred Family Healthcare - Recovery Services  
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* Employment Type:

** Full Time  
** Shift:
** Monday
- Friday | Flexible Schedule
** Job Summary**:

As a Community Support Specialist, you’ll help individuals adapt to and thrive in their communities by creating personalized care plans that support long-term wellbeing and independence. You’ll use evidence-based strategies and collaborate with other professionals to provide comprehensive mental health services. Our ideal candidate is client-centered, collaborative, and driven by a commitment to empowering others through access to meaningful support and resources.
** Position Perks & Benefits:
*** 29 Days of PTO
* Eligibility for HRSA
** Loan Repayment
** eligibility requirements
* Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more  
* Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
* Company-paid basic life insurance
* Emergency Medical Leave Program
* Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
* Health & Wellness Program
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Employee Discount Program
* Mileage Reimbursement (
* When applicable*)
** Key Responsibilities**:
* Provide community-based mental health services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation
* Collaborate with clients, families, and other stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
* Utilize a strengths-based approach that incorporates evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Positive Reinforcement Techniques, Trauma-Informed Strategies, CBT, and DBT
* Provide behavioral interventions using methods including cognitive processing, operant conditioning, and group dynamics
* Coordinate care with external providers including physicians, psychiatrists, schools, and community organizations
* Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services and client progress
* Facilitate PSR (Psychosocial Rehabilitation) group sessions as aligned with treatment plan goals
* Participate in ongoing staff development and training opportunities
* Contribute to quality improvement initiatives through data collection and reporting
* Build and maintain collaborative relationships with families, schools, and community supports
** Education and/or Experience Qualifications**:
* Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related human services field; or
* Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and two years of qualifying experience ; or
* Any four-year combination of higher education and related experience; or
* Associate’s degree in Behavioral Health Support; or
* Four years of qualifying experience
* Qualifying experience includes working with individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities. Experience should include services such as skill-building, group or one-on-one support, recovery-focused coaching, or assistance in community functioning and employment.
*** Additional Qualifications**:
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to problem-solve and think critically
* Self-motivated and organized
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
* Ability to navigate and coordinate community-based resources
* Proficient in maintaining accurate and timely documentation
** Position Perks & Benefits:
**** Paid time off:
** full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
** Employee benefits package:
** full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
** Top-notch training:
** initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
** Career mobility:
** advancement opportunities/promoting from within
** Welcoming, warm, supportive:
** a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
** Brightli is on a Mission:
** A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to…