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Job Title: Community Support Specialist I and II
Status: Hourly: Full Time

Department: Mental Health Services

Scope of Service: The Community Support Specialist (CSS) provides mental health and substance abuse rehabilitation services and supports necessary to assist individuals with achieving and maintaining the highest degree of independent functioning. The position functions as a facilitator between residential programs and inpatient clinical providers including Connecticut Mental Health Center and Yale-New Haven Psychiatric Hospital. Facilitates the process of discharging clients from inpatient units to community placement. Aids inpatient staff regarding potential discharge barriers and offers alternative strategic approaches to overcome those barriers.

In addition, the Community Integration Support Specialist provides case management support to the housing First & Pilots staff and clients, as needed. EOE.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Client Care:

• Establishes rapport and positive working relationships with clients while maintaining professional ethics and boundaries.
• Supports client’s integration into the community providing resources for clients that enable them to secure and maintain affordable housing. Maintains regular contact with clients as defined.
• Coordinates and assists clients with referrals, obtaining and maintaining entitlements, money management, treatment, medical care, transportation, housing, wellness/nutrition, legal services, education and employment, etc.
• Develops, implements, and monitors person-centered plans with the client in all aspects of care, up to and including the intake and discharge processes.
• Enhances a client’s independent living skills by assessing and providing various modalities of teaching and assistance (e.g. modeling, prompting, hands-on assistance).
• Assists the client in identifying potential barriers to achieving his/her aspirations and goals, and links the client to appropriate services to address these obstacles.
• Meets regularly with each client to review progress, mental health stability, upcoming appointments and activities, and discharge planning when appropriate.
• Conducts regular apartment/room inspections and assists the clients in maintaining the cleanliness of their living spaces which may require hands-on assistance.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with families, natural supports, and external providers and advocates on behalf of clients as necessary.
• Facilitates/co-facilitates psycho-educational groups as indicated.
• As applicable, administers breathalyzer tests and urinalysis samples.
• Supervises, monitors, and documents self-administration of client medications as applicable.
• Attends and participates in staff and All-Treater’s meetings, rounds, and supervision.
• Provides additional case management support to the Housing First & Pilots staff and clients as needed.

Environmental Responsibilities:

• Maintains a clean, well-organized work environment including general office maintenance and vehicle inspections.
• Ensures all egresses and walkways are clear to support workplace safety.
• Notifies supervisor of maintenance and/or safety issues and generates work orders as needed.
• Conducts and participates in fire and emergency evacuation drills, and reviews the emergency preparedness plan as outlined in agency policy.
• Participates in Food Bank activities as assigned.
• Completes other designated environmental tasks as assigned.

Quality Assurance:

• Adheres to policies and practices as outlined in staff handbook and program operations manual.
• Consistently works in a respectful, constructive, and cooperative manner.
• Upholds all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and secures all necessary releases of information for outside communication.
• Models culturally competent behavior with clients, professionals/providers, and fellow staff.
• Maintains accurate electronic records and case files as assigned and in accordance with programming, contractual, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Adheres to the standards of the Council on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
• Participates in agency committee work when available or as permitted.
• Completes all trainings as required per program contract and agency policy.
• Attends agency sponsored in-services, outside trainings, conferences and meetings to facilitate continued professional growth and ensure the quality of case management practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree required with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in related behavioral health field.
• Prior experience working with people with persistent chronic mental illness and/or addiction.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s license is required with the willingness to transport clients in personal vehicles. Position requires the employee to maintain reliable transportation and the minimum required CT State automobile liability insurance (Public Act No. 17-114). Continuum encourages all employees to maintain coverage above the state minimum requirements.
• First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification within 90 days of hire. Employee is responsible to maintain ongoing certification.
• Proficient computer skills required, including Microsoft Office and electronic record keeping.
• Knowledge of the community support system and resources preferred.

Continuum offers excellent benefits, matching 401(k) plan, including a generous PTO package and 12 paid holidays compensated at Double Time!

The following positions are available at various locations listed below: $20.91 CSS II and CSS 1 $19.23 an hour with weekend differential pay beginning which begins on Friday when clocking in at beginning at 1pm.

Community Support Specialist II - Payrate $20.91

CSP Recovery:

FT 40 hours Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 - 5:00pm

FT 40 hours Sun/Mon 10a-6p-Tues 9a-5p-Wed/Thurs 8a-4p

FT 40 hours Tues/Fri 10a-6p - Wed/Sat 8a-4p - Thurs 9a-5p

FT40 hours Tues/Fri 8a-4p - Wed/Sat 10a-6p - Thurs 9a-5p

Community Support Specialist I - Payrate $19.23

ELP-BLVD Float:

FT 40 hours Mon/Fri 10a-6p - Tues/Thurs 12p-8p - Wed 10-6p

ELP - Diamond:

FT 40 hours Tues/Fris 8a-4p - Wed/Sat 12p-8p - Thurs 10a-6p

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.91 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to be fully vaccinated prior to hire, absent an approved accommodation. May be required to practice social distancing/universal precautions, wearing of masks regardless of vaccination status, including daily temperature checks.

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever been employed with Continuum of Care? If yes, at which program were you hired to work.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 2 years (Preferred)
• Mental Illness and Addiction: 2 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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