Community Support Specialist

Community Support Specialist

Shoreline Adult Services North Branford, CT - North Branford, CT 06471

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Community Support Specialist

BHcare is seeking a Community Support Specialist to join our team! This role is all about helping clients build independence and achieve their goals through skill-building, motivational support, and connection to community resources. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this could be the opportunity for you. What You'll Do:

• Provide individual and group sessions that promote life skills, recovery, education, employment readiness, and community involvement.
• Conduct functional assessments and develop person-centered recovery plans with clear, achievable goals.
• Deliver stage-wise interventions using the psychiatric rehabilitation skill-building model.
• Support young adults with daily living skills, health and wellness education, and self-advocacy.
• Provide crisis intervention, outreach, and ongoing support in both individual and group settings.
• Help clients connect with medical, psychiatric, and community appointments.
• Educate and collaborate with families, significant others, and community members to support recovery goals.
• Provide limited transportation while helping clients build their own transportation independence.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, progress notes, and recovery plans in compliance with agency standards.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree preferred. In lieu of Bachelor's degree, Associates degree or College coursework equivalent (2 years) and 2 years work exp in behavioral health field OR high school diploma and minimum of 4 years of experience in the behavioral health field required.
• RSS certification, mental health certification or related and acceptable training preferred. Ability to complete training as may be required for position and program assigned.
• Knowledge of Psychiatric Rehabilitation is desirable.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license. Must maintain an acceptable driving record and be insurable at a reasonable rate under the Organization's auto insurance plan.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft 365. Must be able to navigate through electronic health records system (EHR).

Why Join BHcare? At BHcare, you'll be part of a team that believes in recovery, empowerment, and creating lasting change. We provide training, professional development, and a supportive environment where your work directly impacts lives in the community.

Apply today to become a Community Support Specialist with our team and help build brighter futures.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed service member status.