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Community Support Specialist-Childrens Services

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Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources

Purvis, MS (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 3 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/4/2026

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Community Support Specialist-Children's Services 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars Purvis, MS Full-time Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources 187 reviews Full-time Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is seeking an energetic and motivated Community Support Specialist to work with children and adolescents in Lamar County. Position is located in Purvis, MS. The Community Support Specialist position plays an important role in providing individualized support and guidance to assist with daily challenges for youth in Lamar County. For 50 years, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has served individuals throughout the Pine Belt. Through an extensive continuum of care, we strive to enable adults with serious mental illnesses, children with serious emotional disturbances, and individuals with an addiction or developmental disability to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Our eighteen county service area includes Forrest, Hancock, Harrison, Jones, Lamar, Covington, Greene, Jeff Davis, Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Stone, Wayne Counties.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in behavioral healthcare required Reliable transportation to provide community services required Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record required Must be eligible to obtain DMH case management certification within 90 days of hire Excellent communications skills required Experience working with children and adolescents preferred Case management experience preferred
Responsibilities:
Conducts wraparound meetings with family. Provides advocacy, consultation and educational services to PBMHR consumers. Provides outpatient social services linkage, emergency intervention and crisis intervention services. Provides services for the family through home, school, or other community visits. Documents all services provided through electronic medical records by using collaborative documentation.