Community Support Specialist II: Young Adult Community Treatment Team- 5509

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JOB TITLE: Community Support Specialist II

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Young Adult Community Treatment Team, Enfield, CT

PC#: 1029

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Young Adult Community Treatment Team

The YACTT is an intensive community support program for young adults at risk of serious mental health, addiction, and/or co-occurring disorders. The program consists of a multidisciplinary team of case managers, therapists, an employment/educational specialist, and a program director to serve individuals living in the community with additional nursing and psychiatric support. Through the efforts from the team, the program teaches young adults life skills, recovery skills, help with employment and education, and provide support to recover from their mental illness and addiction. As an outreach team, we are able to break down barriers that can interfere with progress by meeting clients in the comfort of their environment. Primary referral is though DMHAS YAS although some “front door” admissions that meet criteria are allowed pending availability.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts Clinical and Risk Assessments, LOCUS, Co-occurring Screens and Functional Assessments.
• Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person centered treatment plans and documents clients 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 group and individual for recovery from psychiatric and substance abuse disorders
• Support individual with linking and engaging with natural (family, friends) or community supports
• Develop crisis 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, engage and communicate with family and friends, be safe in the community, care for children and other family members, and solve everyday problems that arise.
• Provide intensive skill building interventions and support for self-management, self-advocacy, health and well-being, relapse prevention, and using community resources
• Participate in family education and support activities
• Documents client progress in Electronic Medical Record per agency policies
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, case conference, supervision and other meetings as assigned
• May perform other assignments and duties, as area needs require.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Community Support Specialist II: Bachelor’s Degree in related field required.

Experience: Community Support Specialist II: 2+ years working with identified populations.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license required

Why Join CHR?

🏆 Award-Winning Workplace:

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!

🕒 Generous Time Off:

• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!

💰 Retirement Savings:

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

🏥 Comprehensive Insurance:

• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!

🎓 Education & Tuition Support:

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.

📚 Career Development:

• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

💪 Wellness Program:

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like virtual bring-your-pet-to-work lunches, weekly yoga, coloring contests, employee appreciation events, and more!

🎤 Employee Involvement:

• Exciting learning collaborative fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Join employee-led resource groups, DEI Council, and Wellness Committee.
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

📢 Stay Informed:

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

🌟 And So Much More:

• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION*:

$19.11/hr minimum, and up commensurate upon experience.

• Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!