Community Support Specialist- Adult

4 days ago

Bay St Louis, MS, United States Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources Full time

Summary: Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is seeking an energetic and motivated Community Support Specialist to work with adults who have a serious mental illness in Hancock County. Position is located in Bay St. Louis, MS. The Community Support Specialist position plays an important role in providing individualized support and guidance to assist with daily challenges for adults in Hancock County.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in behavioral healthcare and the ability to work independently to find resources for the consumers served.

Schedule would be Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. No on-call duties required with this position.

For 50 years, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has served individuals throughout the Pine Belt. Through an extensive continuum of care, we strive to enable adults with serious mental illnesses, children with serious emotional disturbances, and individuals with an addiction or developmental disability to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Our eighteen county service area includes Amite, Covington, Forrest, Franklin, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jeff Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Marion, Pear River, Perry, Pike, Stone, Walthall and Wayne

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources offers a competitive benefits package including employer paid life insurance and LTD, along with optional Health, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA, and 403(b) plan along with a generous leave policy.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in behavioral healthcare required Reliable transportation to provide community services required Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record required Must have auto insurance with liability limits of 100,000/300,000/50,000 within 30 days of hire Must be eligible to obtain DMH case management certification within 90 days of hire Excellent communications skills required Case management experience preferred Experience working with SMI population preferred
Responsibilities: Identifies strengths which will aid in the individual in their recovery and the barriers that will challenge the development of skills necessary for independent functioning in the community. Provides psychoeducation on the identification and self-management of prescribed medication regimen and communicates with the prescribing provider. Assists the individual in accessing needed services such as medical, social, educational, transportation, housing, substance abuse, personal care, employment, and other services that may be identified in the Recovery Support Plan. Provides psychoeducation and trains family, unpaid caregivers, and/or others who have a legitimate role in addressing the needs of the individual. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of interventions, as evidenced by symptom reduction and progress toward goals. Provides direct interventions in deescalating situations to prevent crisis. Documents all services provided in the electronic medical record by using collaborative documentation.

  • SHE Student Support Specialist

    1 week ago

    Bay St Louis, MS, United States HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Full time

    Position Type: Student Support Services Certified/Guidance Counselor Date Posted: 11/20/2025 Location: South Hancock Elementary Date Available: 01/05/2026 TITLE: STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST QUALIFICATIONS: Endorsement in counseling, social work or a related field Experience working with families Strong planning and organizational skills Excellent...

  • SHE Student Support Specialist

    1 week ago

    Bay St Louis, MS, United States HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Full time

    Position Type: Student Support Services Certified/Guidance Counselor Date Posted: 11/20/2025 Location: South Hancock Elementary Date Available: 01/05/2026 TITLE: STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST QUALIFICATIONS: Endorsement in counseling, social work or a related field Experience working with families Strong planning and organizational skills Excellent...

  • SHE Student Support Specialist

    2 days ago

    Bay St Louis, MS, United States HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Full time

    Position Type: Student Support Services Certified/Guidance Counselor Date Posted: 11/20/2025 Location: South Hancock Elementary Date Available: 01/05/2026 TITLE: STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST QUALIFICATIONS: Endorsement in counseling, social work or a related field Experience working with families Strong planning and organizational skills Excellent...

  • SHE Student Support Specialist

    1 hour ago

    Bay St Louis, MS, United States HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Full time

    Position Type: Student Support Services Certified/Guidance Counselor Date Posted: 11/20/2025 Location: South Hancock Elementary Date Available: 01/05/2026 TITLE: STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST QUALIFICATIONS: Endorsement in counseling, social work or a related field Experience working with families Strong planning and organizational skills Excellent...

  • RETENTION SPECIALIST

    4 days ago

    Bay Springs, MS, United States Peco Foods Full time

    Department: Human Resources Job Title: Retention Specialist (hourly) Reports to: Human Resources Manager Summary: The Retention Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to reduce turnover by improving employee engagement and job satisfaction. Essential Job Functions/Duties:Develop and Implement Retention Strategies Create and...

  • RETENTION SPECIALIST

    6 days ago

    Bay Springs, MS, United States Peco Foods Full time

    Department: Human Resources Job Title: Retention Specialist (hourly) Reports to: Human Resources Manager Summary: The Retention Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to reduce turnover by improving employee engagement and job satisfaction. Essential Job Functions/Duties:Develop and Implement Retention Strategies Create and...

  • RETENTION SPECIALIST

    2 weeks ago

    Bay Springs, MS, United States Peco Foods Full time

    Department: Human Resources Job Title: Retention Specialist (hourly) Reports to: Human Resources Manager Summary: The Retention Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to reduce turnover by improving employee engagement and job satisfaction. Essential Job Functions/Duties:Develop and Implement Retention Strategies Create and...

  • RETENTION SPECIALIST

    1 week ago

    Bay Springs, MS, United States Peco Foods Full time

    Department: Human Resources Job Title: Retention Specialist (hourly) Reports to: Human Resources Manager Summary: The Retention Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to reduce turnover by improving employee engagement and job satisfaction. Essential Job Functions/Duties:Develop and Implement Retention Strategies Create and...

  • RETENTION SPECIALIST

    11 hours ago

    Bay Springs, MS, United States Peco Foods Full time

    Department: Human Resources Job Title: Retention Specialist (hourly) Reports to: Human Resources Manager Summary: The Retention Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to reduce turnover by improving employee engagement and job satisfaction. Essential Job Functions/Duties:Develop and Implement Retention Strategies Create and...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    15 hours ago

    Bay St Louis, MS, United States LanceSoft Full time

    LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 01/19/2026 Duration: 8 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel 6:3p - 7a; no on call Education Required -...