Community Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description : JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Community Support Specialist

Reports To : Community Support Services Manager

Department : Community Support Services

FLSA Status : ? Exempt or ? Non-Exempt

• Union or ? Non-Union

Position Summary :

The Community Support Specialist (CSS) is an integral member of the SCES team and often the first point of contact for the agency, thus the CSS Specialist must be an expert on agency and community resources and is responsible for getting information and resources out to the community. Depending on the client and their unique needs, the Specialist may work collaboratively with the client and outside providers to conduct outreach, information and referral, crisis intervention, and supportive counseling. The CSS will assist older adults, their families and caregivers, and other community callers by providing timely advice, information, assessment, and care planning activities on the phone or in person.

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Pay ranges from $53,000-$63,000 depending on experience and skills.

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