Community Support Specialist

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Works with families and links families to community resources as needed.

This position is working with children in state custody 0-18 years of age. The position requires working with the Dept. of Children's Services, Court systems, foster parents, biological parents and other providers. Frequent travel is required. Good communication, time management and writing skills are essential.

Compensation starts at $17/hr

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learns and applies DCS Policies                                                    
• Knows, attends and participates in CFTM                                       
• Links families to community resources.                                          
• Helps families with medication issues when necessary.                  
• Helps achieve all EPSDT and Dental requirements.                          
• Signs off on MAR when necessary.                                                
• Complete all TFACTS requirements.                                              
• Complete all required face to face visits                                      
• Completes all monthly summaries and enters into TFACTS (timely)      
• Performs documentation within 48 hours of contact                       
• Develops plan of care complete with goals, objectives, interventions      
• Documents progress according to documentation expectations          
• Uses behavior management and crisis management skill when needed
• Coordinates case management services with school personnel            
• Coordinates community service projects when necessary.                  
• Completes required training and continuing education.                     
• Completes schedule in Centernet in a timely manner.                   
• Participates in all supervision activities.                                        

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level              

Bachelor's degree required.

Years of Experience       

Minimum of one year of experience working with children, youth, and families required.

Certification/Licensure 

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing – 20%

Sitting – 80%

Squatting – Occasional

Kneeling – Occasional

Bending – Occasional

Driving – Occasional

Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$16.50--$23.10

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and ten paid holidays

• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Employee Resource Groups

• Continuing education opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.