Community Support Specialist - ACT

Do you like working within a strong and supportive team environment? Would you find it rewarding assisting individuals to manage symptoms through developing, reinforcing and applying strategies and skills? Do you enjoy a fast paced environment? The Community Support Specialist on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team provides Functional Support Services and Enhanced Illness and Management Recovery services to clients in a home setting and in the community. Assist clients manage their symptoms through developing and practicing new strategies and skills to function more effectively. You will work with clients to manage their mental health symptoms. As a Community Support Specialist, you will work closely with the multidisciplinary team (including psychiatrist, nurse, counselor and other team members) in the development of treatment plans to assist the client in cultivating life management skills. You will directly impact the lives of adults living with mental illness through your work: development of treatment plans, skills training, psycho-education and ongoing professional support. As a community Support Specialist, you will not only be helping your clients, but also their family members, and your community as a whole.

Education:

Associate's degree in Social Work, Rehabilitation, Psychology, Education or related human services field with 2 years working with person(s) who have severe mental disability or understanding of mental illness acquired through provision of support to family members with mental illness. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Experience:

Experience preferred, but

WE WILL TRAIN THE RIGHT PERSON!

Skills:

Excellent organizational and community skills Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. Must have transportation and valid State driver's license. Be a part of our team! West Central provides a generous benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, local discounts, paid holidays and paid time off! Ask us about creative work schedules, remote/hybrid work, full time/part time, geographic options, different shifts, job sharing, even cross-functional work to keep things interesting! We are committed to continuous improvement of our employees. We provide ongoing education through e-Learning, in-service programs presented by internal staff and external presenters. CEUs are available for most in-service programs.

Loan Repayment Program:

As a nonprofit organization providing services to underserved populations, you may be eligible to participate in the following loan assistance programs: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Agency Student Loan Assistance Program - eligible up to $10,000 over 3 years For over forty years, West Central Behavioral Health, a community mental health organization, has dedicated itself to "...promote, preserve and strengthen the mental health and quality of life in our community." To accomplish this, West Central has assembled a team of talented professionals. Working together toward a common goal, our staff served nearly 2,700 children, adolescents and adults last year. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran- and Recovery-Friendly Workplace!