Community Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC Full time
Job Overview

North Suffolk Community Services Inc. is seeking a skilled Community Support Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our outreach team, you will play a vital role in engaging with individuals, assessing their needs, and developing personalized treatment plans to support their mental health and well-being.

Key Responsibilities
  • Engage with individuals and families to understand their needs and goals, and develop tailored support plans to promote their health and wellness.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive support services, including housing, risk mitigation, transportation, skill-building, and medication administration.
  • Provide person-centered interventions and coaching to help individuals achieve symptom stabilization, self-management, and skill restoration.
  • Conduct assessments and gather information about community agencies to inform service provision.
  • Organize and lead individual and group social and recreational activities to promote socialization and community engagement.
  • Carry out assigned interventions and action steps of the treatment plan, providing direct support and rehabilitation services to individuals and families.
  • Collaborate with Housing Coordinators to support individuals in finding safe and affordable housing, including apartment hunting, finding roommates, and landlord negotiations.
  • Participate in medication administration, adhering to MAP and DMH policies and protocols.
Requirements
  • Education: High School Diploma/GED equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree highly preferred.
  • Experience: At least one year of experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder; bilingual Spanish and American Sign Language skills desired but not required.
  • Skills: MAP and CPR/First Aid certification within five months of hire; Massachusetts Driver's License required.
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off – Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 2 years of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year.
  • Eligible employer for the PSLF program.
  • North Suffolk qualifies as an H-1B Cap-Exempt employer (for eligible positions).
  • North Suffolk offers visa and permanent resident card support to active employees.
  • Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution.
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance.
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
  • Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance.
  • Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Access to Credit Union Banking.
  • Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific).
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program.
  • Discounted Movie Tickets.
  • Comprehensive Training Program.
  • Internal Advancement Opportunities.

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