Job Description:

Job Title: Community Support SpecialistLocation: Saint Louis, MODepartment: Adult Community ServicesEmployment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Join our compassionate, collaborative team as a Community Support Specialist and make a difference in the lives of individuals in need. We're looking for dedicated professionals who can provide community-based mental health services, empower clients and their families, and build strong foundations for long-term wellbeing and independence. If you're passionate about helping others, have excellent communication skills, and can work collaboratively with other professionals, we want to hear from you., we want to hear from you.

As a Community Support Specialist, you'll help individuals adapt to living in their communities by creating personalized plans that address their specific needs. You'll use evidence-based techniques and collaborate with other professionals to provide comprehensive mental health services.

We're seeking individuals with a strong passion for helping others, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals.

This position offers…· Competitive pay and benefits package
· Opportunities for professional growth and development
· A dynamic and supportive work environment
· Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
· Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
· Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
· Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
· Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:· Provide community-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and/or adults, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation
· Collaborate with clients, families, and other stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
· Utilize a strengths-based approach that emphasizes empowerment, skill-building, and resilience
· Provide behavioral interventions, including motivational interviewing and cognitive processing
· Coordinate care with other service providers
· Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including parents, teachers, and counselors
· Maintain accurate and timely records of client interactions and progress
· Participate in staff development activities and quality improvement initiatives

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:There are several ways in which you may qualify for this position including: Education, certification, or experience. Please scroll down carefully for more information:
· Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields of study: Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Counseling, Recreational Therapy, Human Services, Human Development, Child Development, Gerontology, Behavioral Science, Rehabilitation CounselingOR...· Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree from an approved institutionOR....· Work experience in a related human services field may substitute for educational requirements. *Related fields may include direct support such as case management, residential support, developmentally disabled support, vocational rehabilitation, and more. Four years of qualifying experience minimum or a combination of education and experience equaling four years required.

Additional Qualifications:· Knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods, principles and techniques as they relate to mental health and/or substance use disorders
· Ability to problem solve and communicate ideas clearly and effectively
· Ability to be self-motivated to provide high-level performance while meeting the complex needs of the clients and their families
· Ability to multi-task and coordinate services from a variety of community resources
· Ability to establish effective relationships with youth and their families via telephone and personal contacts
· Ability to follow direction and accept supervision
· Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check
· Current driver's license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance

Physical Requirements:· ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body
· Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift
· Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time



Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness





Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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