Independence Center - Community Support Specialist

Additional Information About The Role Independence Center (IC) is an internationally recognized, community‑based behavioral health organization for adults in St. Louis living with mental illness. Our mission is to provide all the services and resources a person living with a serious and persistent mental illness needs, to manage their symptoms, find belonging and purpose, and gain the independence to live a healthy, quality life. Since 1981, IC has offered a comprehensive system of programs and services including housing, case management, psychiatric care, employment and vocational support, wellness, and social opportunities. Our programs create a restorative environment that includes the support of others who are in recovery and access to targeted resources that equip them to initiate and sustain the healthy behaviors necessary to live and work independently in the community. If, like us, you believe that every person has the right to a meaningful, caring, and challenging community, then we have a career for you at Independence Center. Shift Information Monday – Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Day Shift – No on‑call, weekends or holidays required. Client Group Working with adults ages 36 and older. Training Provided We will train you on how to use motivational interviewing with your clients. Community Support and Transportation You will assist clients by linking them to community resources such as housing and food assistance and work out in the communities with clients daily. Local travel is required, and you must have your own reliable vehicle with valid insurance. Vehicle & Driver’s License Requirements You must have a valid CLASS E or CLASS D driver’s license – if you do not, you must obtain one within two weeks prior to your start date. You will be asked to transport clients in your own personal vehicle. Overview BJC Behavioral Health is a community health center that provides and coordinates behavioral health services for more than 8,000 seriously mentally ill adults and seriously emotionally disturbed children in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. François, Iron and Washington counties. As an Administrative Agent of the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), BJC serves as a major point of entry for eligible people and is responsible for serving as gatekeeper to the public mental health system. Role Purpose Responsible for providing community support services to maximize opportunities available to people living in the community while working to recover from the serious and persistent effects of mental illness. Responsibilities Provides community support services to less complex clients, using treatment plan interventions that result in positive outcomes, based on individual strengths and needs; case load sizes will vary. Completes timely documentation of services that clearly describe the need for the service, the intervention provided, the relationship to the treatment plan, the provider of the service, the date, the actual time and setting of the service, and the individual's response to the service. Contacts individuals and/or referral sources following missed appointments in order to re‑engage and promote recovery/resiliency efforts and supports individuals in crisis situations. Minimum Requirements Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related. Experience – No Experience. Supervisor Experience – No Experience. Licenses & Certifications – Class D (IL) or Class E (MO). Benefits and Legal Statement At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well‑being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date. Disability insurance paid for by BJC. Annual 4% BJC automatic retirement contribution. 401(k) plan with BJC match. Tuition assistance available on first day. BJC Institute for Learning and Development. Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time. Adoption assistance. Not all benefits apply to all jobs. To Learn More, Go To Our Benefits Summary. Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr BJC HealthCare