Community Support Specialist

Job SummaryProvide skill-based education and coaching to youth/family clients at Josselyn. CSS will utilize Camp Neeka/SEL curriculum and skill activities to provide targeted support for clients. Clients will be referred to CSS from Josselyn’s youth programming, including but not limited to, Camp Neeka, SEL programming and IOP. Part of this role is supporting youth programming with intake and assessments needs,; this includes supporting camp Neeka assessments. Due to the nature of the work and possible scheduling barriers, CSS may need to support other Josselyn intake/assessment needs and other Josselyn CSS requests- possibly including adult clients- to reach productivity expectations. CSS will prepare skill-based programming during non-direct hours. Over the summer CSS will be providing services at Josselyn’s Camp Neeka locations.ScheduleMonday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM or 12 PM - 8 PMCompensation$24.73 - $27.47 hourly for a 35 hour work week, determined based on experienceEssential Responsibilities and MetricsProvides high-quality service and maintains 50% direct service hours per monthProvide skill-based education for clients within the community or virtuallyCoordinate scheduling with client families and school hours/schedulesComplete Service Ticket/Progress Note within three working days of day of serviceUnder direction of therapist and client treatment, the CSS will provide clients skill education print outs that are focused on understanding skill-based strategies within three business days of completed provider note and recommendationsTimely completion of client onboarding process after initial evaluation (telehealth education, client portal support, schedule follow up appointments as needed, review necessary documentation and department expectations)Work collaboratively with the MHE team and Josselyn CSS team to ensure productivity and client requests are being met cross departmentally.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in social services.2+ years of experience working with children, family or schools.Knowledge and/or experience in Josselyn’s current youth programming, Camp Neeka, SEL Consultants and IOPCompetency in Microsoft Office365 applications including: Word, Excel, Outlook and ZoomStrong written and verbal communication skillsHighly organized and efficient in managing several cases at onceThree professional references that reflect ability to perform clinical and school-based work. #J-18808-Ljbffr