Community Support Specialist

If you are in the process of obtaining an associate's or bachelor's degree and have lived experiences, please apply! Greater Nashua Mental Health is looking for a full-time Community Support Specialist to join our Adult Services Team! The Community Support Specialist provides community-based support to adults who are seeking recovery services from a mental health condition, and other co-occurring disorders in their natural environments. Duties & Responsibilities: Engages clients in targeted interventions, including evidence-based interventions (i.e., Motivational Interviewing), aimed at supporting improved functioning in the community. Conducts outreach for clients within assigned caseload when disengaged in treatment, per the missed client appointment policy. Completes all documentation for each service delivered, outreach attempts, and team discussions within 3 business days (with first day being date of service/event). Strives to complete documentation collaboratively with clients so notes are completed on the same day of service. Attends mandatory weekly team meetings for primary caseload assignment, in order to discuss and document pertinent client care discussions, as part of an integrated team approach. Attends individual scheduled supervisions, weekly group supervisions, and required trainings as part of professional development and to enhance client care. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Applicants that are in process of obtaining an Associate's degree or have lived experiences that provides an understanding of mental illness, are preferred. Basic education/knowledge on mental health conditions. Strong collaborating skills and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive. Must possess a valid driver’s license and automobile with liability insurance in the amount required by agency policy. Why Join Us: Choice of 2 health insurance plans Health Reimbursement Arrangement Health Plan Opt Out Benefit Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Group Life and AD&D Insurance Short and Long Term Disability Accident & Critical Illness Insurances 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match Employee Assistance Plan Generous Earned Time Off Paid Extended Sick Time 10 Paid Holidays + your birthday! Bereavement Leave Tuition Reimbursement Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program Greater Nashua Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer Salary Description: $18.51-$26.20 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr Greater-Nashua-Mental-Health