Community Support Specialist

Looking to feed your desire to give to your community and support those who need a helping hand? Look no further! Not only is Preferred Family Healthcare growing the amount of its resources, services, and facilities to assist as many communities as possible, it also provides plenty of opportunity for growth in your current field and the freedom to explore others. Our culture and our environment are unlike any other. We offer highly-competitive pay and a full range of top-notch full-time employee benefits such as:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Short Term Disability

• Long Term Disability

• Retirement Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Student Loan Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Life-Changing Mental Health Services: Provide top-notch care to clients out in the community.
• Empower Clients through Behavioral Interventions: Utilize effective techniques like motivational interviewing, operant conditioning, and cognitive processing to help clients achieve their treatment goals and improve their overall well-being.
• Foster Recovery and Resilience: Take a supportive educational approach to promote improved functioning and meet the unique needs of each client. Engage in activities that align with treatment goals and foster long-term success.
• Manage a Rewarding Caseload: Establish and maintain a manageable caseload, collaborating with supervisory staff to ensure a fulfilling workload that allows you to make a meaningful impact in clients' lives.
• Collaborate in Client Care: Participate in staffing sessions to identify client needs, set treatment goals, and develop individualized plans for success. Contribute your expertise to ensure the best possible outcomes.
• Respond to Emergencies with Confidence: Use sound judgment and discretion to provide timely assistance during mental health crises, offering rapid aid within your scope of training.
• Ensure Continuity of Care: Provide comprehensive follow-up services to clients, including follow-up for missed appointments, outreach, and engagement as needed. Meticulously document all interactions, including attempted or unsuccessful attempts.
• Grow and Learn with Burrell: Actively participate in staff development activities, such as meetings, training sessions, and workshops, to enhance your skillset and stay current with industry trends.

To succeed in this role, you should possess:

• A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.