Community Support Specialist

Location: Trenton

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* Job Description:

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** Community Support Specialist
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* Location:

** Trenton, MO  
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* Employment Type:

** Full-Time  
** Shift:
** Monday - Friday
** Job Summary**:

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others? We’re looking for a dedicated individual to join our team and help our clients achieve greater independence and wellbeing through personalized, community-based mental health services!

In this role, you’ll work directly with clients to develop and implement care plans that promote long-term success. You’ll collaborate with families, healthcare providers, and community organizations to ensure holistic support.

If you’re client-focused, compassionate, and eager to grow in a dynamic environment, we’d love to meet you!
** Position Perks & Benefits:
*** 29 Days of PTO
* Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more  
* Competitive 403(b) 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
** 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.
*** Employment Requirements:
*** Possession of a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
** 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,…