Community Support Specialist II: Assertive Community Treatment Team- 6961

Job Title

Community Support Specialist II

Full‑time; 40 hours/week

Monday‑Friday 8:30 am‑5:00 pm, with one weekend 12:00 pm‑8:30 pm, rotating weekends 10:30 am‑7:00 pm

Assertive Community Treatment Team, Manchester, CT (community based)

Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) serves adults 18 years of age and older who have a serious persistent mental illness (SPMI) or a dual diagnosis of SPMI and a Substance Use Disorder, and who require a high level of service needs.

• Partner with the individual to accomplish their recovery goals.
• Conduct co‑occurring screens, C‑SSRS and functional assessments.
• Collaborate with individuals to create individualized, person‑centered treatment plans and document client progress during treatment.
• Use motivational interventions to assist clients in meeting their goals and moving along their paths to recovery, utilizing stage‑wise interventions.
• Provide psycho‑educational rehabilitation services via group and individual modalities.
• Support individuals in linking and engaging with natural (family, friends) or community supports.
• Develop crisis plans and safety plans for clients and work with other staff to respond to crisis situations as needed.
• Provide skills teaching such as assisting clients in obtaining/maintaining housing and utilities; learning how to use transportation services, planning and preparing nutritional meals, engaging and communicating with family and friends, safety in the community, caring for children and other family members, and solving everyday problems that arise. Participate in family education and support activities.
• Document client progress per agency policies.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, case conferences, supervision and other meetings as assigned.
• May perform other assignments and duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and/or work experience required.
• Experience:
  
  1+ years working with the identified population preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  Valid driver’s license required.

$19.285/hr minimum, commensurate upon experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of the offer and may include program/location differentials and/or sign‑on incentives. For part‑time positions the rate is pro‑rated based on hours worked.

• Generous paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday.
• Retirement savings through a 403(b) retirement plan with contributions.
• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Exclusive tuition discounts at local colleges/universities.
• Robust training curriculum and clinical supervision.
• Confidential counseling sessions through an Employee Assistance Program.
• Annual wellness stipend.
• Wellness activities and initiatives.

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.