Community Support Specialist

2 days ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC Full time

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC is seeking a highly skilled Community Support Specialist - Housing and Wellness Coordinator to join our team.

The estimated salary for this role is $60,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Job Description

As a Community Support Specialist - Housing and Wellness Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing direct support and rehabilitation services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Engage individuals in the engagement, assessment, and treatment planning process.
  • Work with a dedicated team of staff to provide interventions to address needs and goals of the individuals served.
  • Provide direct services to individuals in community and group living environment settings in the areas of housing, risk mitigation, transportation, skill-building, money management, medication administration, and other areas based on the person-centered treatment plan.
  • Organize and lead individual and group social and recreational activities.
  • Collaborate with Housing Coordinators to help individuals find a safe and affordable place to live.
  • Participate in medication administration per MAP and DMH policies and protocol.
  • Help individuals access reliable transportation.
  • Assist with supervision of Community Support Specialists.

Requirements:

  • Education/Experience:
    • High School Diploma / GED required.
    • Bachelor's degree required.
    • Master's or Doctoral degrees in human services related field preferred OR in lieu of advanced degree, at least two years experience with population that has severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder, or established significant expertise in specialized areas related to ACCS components of care.
  • Skills:
    • Must have a Driver's license.
    • Must be MAP and CPR/First Aid certified within five months of hire.
Benefits

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 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 Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
  • NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC qualifies as an H-1B Cap-Exempt employer (for eligible positions).
  • NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC 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.


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