Community Support Specialist Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

Community Support Specialist 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars New Orleans, LA 70113

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Be over 18 years of age Possess a valid driver’s license Personal experience of being homeless (preferred)

Core Competencies:

Communicates respectfully and effectively and establishes professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard. Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants. Assists clients in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a service plan. Accurately identifies risk and responds appropriately. Effectively teaches social skills and household management skills. Demonstrates knowledge of behavioral health symptoms, interventions, and impact. Maintains professional boundaries and operates within agency / ethical guidelines. Knowledge of agency and community resources and referral processes.

Job Duties and Skills:

Maintains professional and ethical standards of conduct at all times. Promotes recovery, personal choice, and respect. Provides case management and supportive services (social skills, life skills, acquisition of benefits, community resource utilization, job search and placement, coping skills, money management ) for clients and arranges for the provision of services from community resources based on the case plan. Attends weekly and/or monthly staff meetings.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $14.43 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person