Community Support Specialist - Pathways

Job Description

Job Description

Columbia Community Mental Health is a nonprofit agency and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic that provides services to individuals with mental, addiction and developmental disabilities.

Position: Community Support Specialist

Department: Residential (Pathways)

Shift: Monday - Wednesday from 3:00pm to 11:30pm, Saturday - Sunday from 7:00am to 3:30pm.

Salary Range: $22.86 - $30.47 (hourly). We use a bona fide factor system to determine starting wage (years of experience, education, credentials, and specialty skills that relate to the job requirements).

Benefits: CCMH provides a generous comprehensive benefits program to employees and family members, including qualified domestic partners.

• Generous Paid Time Off Package. (Full-time employees)
• Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date)
• VSP Vision Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date)
• 403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre- and post-tax plans with matching contribution)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
• Length of Service Award, Outstanding Employee of the Department Annual Award
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accidental Coverage Insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), NHSC Loan Repayment Program

Wellness Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program’s (EAP)

Position Requirements: High school diploma/equivalency preferred and at least one-year experience working with individuals with mental health needs. Combination of education/experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties outlined for this position may be considered.

Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Staff to join our residential services team. This position plays a key role in providing a safe, supportive, and structured environment for individuals in our care. The Support Staff is responsible for supervising and monitoring client activities, assisting with daily living needs, administering and documenting medications accurately, and maintaining a clean, organized facility. This role also includes preparing meals, providing transportation for clients, attending meetings, and completing required documentation. Flexibility and teamwork are essential, as staff may provide respite coverage at multiple facilities. The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, and able to communicate effectively while ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents.

Working conditions: This position works in an office environment/residential home. This position is not remote.

Columbia Community Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. As such, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and all will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran/reserve/national guard, disability, or any other similarly protected status.

CCMH is Drugfree workplace.

Come join a team that makes a difference every day! Come join an agency in which your personal values can align easily to the mission, vision and values!

FMLA POSTER:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.