Community Support Specialist

Community Support Specialist

At BHcare, a nonprofit organization, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy, safe, and fulfilling life. Every day, our teams provide compassionate care and support to individuals and families across Connecticut through behavioral health, substance use, domestic violence, housing, and community-based services.

We are looking for a Community Support Specialist to join our team in our Ansonia Adult Outpatient Clinic.

This is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week position. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, with one day (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday) from 11am-7pm.

Candidates must reside in Connecticut to be eligible for this position.

What You Will Do:

This role is all about helping clients build independence and achieve their goals through skill-building, motivational support, and connection to community resources.

• Provide individual and group support services using a psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery-oriented approach.
• Help clients build daily living, self-advocacy, health, wellness, and recovery skills.
• Connect clients with medical, behavioral health, educational, vocational, and community resources.
• Provide outreach, crisis intervention, and support to clients and families as needed.
• Assist clients in developing natural supports and meaningful connections within their communities.
• Support clients in learning transportation skills and provide limited transportation when appropriate.
• Complete assessments, recovery plans, progress notes, treatment plan reviews, discharges, and other documentation within required timeframes.

What You Will Bring:

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• 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).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• RSS certification, mental health certification or related and acceptable training preferred.
• Knowledge of Psychiatric Rehabilitation is desirable.

What We Offer

The anticipated salary range for this position is $21.69 - $25.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined based on a variety of factors including relevant skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, and internal equity considerations.

BHcare offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, company-observed holidays, a retirement savings plan, and other fringe benefits. Benefit eligibility may vary based on position, schedule, and applicable plan or policy requirements.

If you are passionate about helping individuals build independence, strengthen community connections, and achieve their recovery goals, we encourage you to apply and become part of BHcare's mission-driven team.

BHcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, marital or civil union status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.