Community Support Specialist

7 days ago


Willmar, Minnesota, United States Kandiyohi County, MN Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Community Support Specialist/Law Enforcement Liaison to join our team at Kandiyohi County, MN. This role will play a critical part in implementing a coordinated response between law enforcement, probation, and social services to address mental health and substance use events.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement a coordinated response between law enforcement, probation, and social services to address mental health and substance use events.
  • Provide functional/needs and risk assessments, safety planning, and short-term case management for adults and families experiencing mental health or substance use crises.
  • Work closely with law enforcement, probation, and social services to provide cognitive intervention, creative outreach, and referrals for resources and ongoing assessment.
  • Develop and implement individualized case plans defining measurable goals and objectives.
  • Facilitate, integrate, and mobilize community resources on behalf of clients.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, or a related field.
  • Two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Adult mental health and substance use disorder experience preferred.
Benefits

Kandiyohi County offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including health, dental, vision, PERA retirement, 457(b) deferred compensation plan, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.



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