Community Health Resources

Community Support Specialist II: Assertive Community Treatment Team- 6961

Community Health Resources  •  Manchester, CT (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what it's like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.

JOB TITLE: Community Support Specialist II

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time; 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm, with one weekend 12pm-8:30pm, rotating weekends 10:30am-7pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Assertive Community Treatment Team, Manchester CT * this is a community based position

PC#: 1910

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) *Click here to learn more about the program!

Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) serves adults 18 years of age and older. ACTT provides intensive community-based treatment, support, and rehabilitation to individuals who have a serious persistent mental illness (SPMI) or a dual diagnosis of SPMI and a Substance Use Disorder and be determined as requiring a high level of service needs.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Community Support Specialist II

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Partnering with the individual to accomplish their recovery goals.
  • Conducts Co-occurring Screens, C-SSRS and Functional Assessments.
  • Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans and documents clients progress during treatment.
  • Use Motivational Interventions to assist clients in meeting their goals and moving along their paths to recovery, utilizing stage wise interventions.
  • Provide psycho-educational rehabilitation services via group and individual modalities.
  • Support individual with linking and engaging with natural (family, friends) or community supports.
  • Develop crisis plans and Safety Plans for clients and work with other staff to respond to crisis situations as needed.
  • Provide skills teaching, such as assisting clients in obtaining/ maintaining housing and utilities; learning how to use transportation services, planning and preparing nutritional meals, engaging and communicating with family and friends, safety in the community, caring for children and other family members, and solve everyday problems that arise. Participate in family education and support activities.
  • Documents client progress per agency policies.
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, case conference, supervision and other meetings as assigned.
  • May perform other assignments and duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and/or work experience required.

Experience: 1+ years working with identified population preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license required

Why Join CHR?

Award-Winning Workplace:

  • Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!

Generous Time Off:

  • Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!

Retirement Savings:

  • Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

Comprehensive Insurance:

  • Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!

Education & Tuition Support:

  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
  • Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
  • Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.

Career Development:

  • FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
  • Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
  • Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

Wellness Program:

  • Annual wellness stipend.
  • FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
  • Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
  • Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.

Employee Involvement:

  • Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

Stay Informed:

  • Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

And So Much More:

  • Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION*

$19.285/hr minimum, and up commensurate upon experience

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as, adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!

Community Health Resources

About Community Health Resources

CHR is a growing organization recognized and respected as one of the leading providers of behavioral health services in Connecticut. Our career opportunities include psychiatrists, APRNs, therapists, alcohol and drug counselors, administrative and management.

CHR is a comprehensive provider, offering a wide range of personalized services for children, families and adults whose lives have been touched by mental illness, addiction or trauma. Our largest outpatient offices are in Manchester and Enfield, with smaller offices throughout central and eastern Connecticut and several community-based programs.

CHR’s mission is "Inspiring hope for individual and community wellbeing." Our name embodies our commitment to community-based care, instilling hope for a healthy, happy and productive future, and utilizing all available resources to achieve change. CHR is proud to provide services that achieve Real Quality with Real Results.

CHR’s history dates back to the mid-1960’s, and since its creation, we have become a trusted community resource and well-respected service provider. Throughout our history, we have added new programs, grown into new locations, collaborated with other healthcare providers and recruited exceptional staff to meet the needs of the clients we serve.

Today, we employ more than 700 experienced professionals, including licensed therapists, psychiatrists, child psychiatrists, case managers, and people with lived experience who provide expert care to more than 20,000 people every year. We are accredited by The Joint Commission, licensed by the state and have repeatedly been voted among the Top Workplaces in Connecticut by the Hartford Courant.

**For crisis or immediate assistance call 1-877-884-3571**

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Windsor, Connecticut
Year Founded
1966
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