Compensation: $24.04/hour; $25.31/hour QMHP
Due to rapid expansion in all of our clinics, we are offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus* for Community Support Specialist positions; additional $500 sign-on bonus* for Qualified Mental Health Professionals. We are eager to be able to continue to serve clients in our service areas and need you to make this happen!
The Community Support Specialist is responsible for assisting clients with severe and persistent mental illness to live successfully and to their satisfaction in the community. This is accomplished by using an assertive case management outreach approach based on the Rehabilitation Model. Services include housing acquisition, intensive case management, psychiatric rehabilitation, supportive counseling, crisis intervention, resource acquisition (vocational, educational, rental and utility assistance, substance abuse, medication), service coordination and development of a natural support system. This position requires transporting client in personal automobile. This position may require participation in 24-hour on call crisis intervention activities on a rotating basis.
Essential Responsibilities
Education/ Experience: One of the qualifying categories listed below
Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in human service-related field preferred
• At least four (4) years of experience OR a combination of higher education and experience required if a High School/GED is the highest education obtained
• At least two (2) years of experience OR a combination of higher education and experience required if an Associate’s degree is the highest education obtained (*If the degree is an Associate’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support from an approved institution; then no additional experience is required)
• At least one (1) year of experience required if a non-human service bachelor’s degree is the highest education obtained
• All experience must include working with individuals with psychiatric, substance use, and/or developmental disabilities • A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required
Licensure, Certification and/or Registration: Upon hire, applicants will obtain & maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, CPI and Medication Level I Aide provided by the agency.
Adapt of Missouri (AOM) was founded in 1982 and provides community support, psychosocial rehabilitation & other services for adults living with a mental health disorder in the St. Louis metropolitan area. AOM became a partner organization of Compass Health Network in March, 2022.
AOM maintains for-profit status. More information about AOM and services can be found at https://compasshealthnetwork.org/adapt/.
Why join us?
We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here. Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees.
At AOM/Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization:
We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look forward to meeting you!
*as per CHN Signing Bonus policy; exclusions may apply.