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Due to rapid expansion in our service areas, we are offering immediate SIGN-ON BONUSES for nurses, licensed therapists/certified counselors, qualified mental health professionals, community support specialists, dental hygienists and direct care technicians. If you are interested in joining a progressive company whose mission focuses on the wellbeing of our customers and team members, apply today!
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Community Support Specialist-Youth in Union, MO at Compass Health Network **Location:**
**Experience:**
Not Specified **Job Description**
**Compensation**: $20.24 hourly; $21.51 hourly QMHP
**Due to rapid expansion in all of our clinics, we are offering a $1000 sign-on bonus for Community Support Specialist positions; additional $2,000 sign-on bonus for Qualified Mental Health Professionals. We are eager to be able to continue to serve clients in our service areas and need you to make this happen!**
This position will serve the Sullivan School District. The School-Based Community Support Specialist serves as a liaison between children/families and the school and other external systems, and provides a wide range of services, depending on the needs and expectations of each child and family. Evening & weekend availability required as needed by families served. Collaborative documentation with families served also required.
CHN team members enjoy a collaborative team environment, and competitive benefits, including quarterly performance incentives.
**Responsibilities:**
* Act as a liaison and ambassador for Compass Health Network to and between the agency and School Districts
* Serves as a consultant to school systems staff, providing mental health consultation and information on a wide range of mental health topics
* Actively collaborate with other systems staff regarding assigned children and their families, and participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to advocate for the mental health needs of the child/family
* Provide individualized behavioral health services based upon strengths, needs, abilities and preferences identified collaboratively with client/family, focused on supporting clients movement toward recovery/resiliency goals
* Assist client/family in the development of the Wellness Plan
* Provide services from a holistic, person-centered, strengths-based perspective, incorporating coaching surrounding the Eight Dimensions of Wellness; supporting client/family in completion of goals.
* Assist the family with accessing, locating and arranging services and resources to assist in achieving their goals
* Provide educational information and skill building to client/family and school staff regarding areas of concern such as daily living skills, education, symptom management, communication/relationships with focus on improving functioning
* Assist client/family in developing natural support systems including work with family members, school staff, legal guardians, etc.
* Assist with completion of initial and annual assessments and Wellness Plans as directed by Supervisor
* Will seek culturally competent services and service providers to meet the unique cultural needs of each agency client and family
* Driving is an essential function of the position
**Job Requirements**
**QUALIFICATION(S): EDUCATION**
* Bachelors degree in a human service-related field required
* Masters degree in psychology, social work, rehabilitation/vocational/pastoral counseling, family therapy or closely-related field preferred
**QUALIFICATION(S): WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**
* The completion of a practicum or at least one (1) year of experience under the supervision of a QMHP preferred
* All experience must include working with individuals with psychiatric, substance use, and/or developmental disabilities
* A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required
**QUALIFICATION(S): LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION**
* QMHP preferred
**Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.**