Community Support Worker

Community Support Worker

REPORTS TO : Clinical Manager

PURPOSE

Under the direction of a clinical manager, the Community Support Worker provides support

to consumers and their families or caregivers with mental health and substance abuse

related issues. The Community Support Worker will facilitate individual mental health

intervention and activities that are strength‐based and focused on promoting recovery,

symptom reduction, while increasing coping skills and help to achieve the highest level of

functioning in the community.

EDUCATION& EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or at least 2 years of related work experience

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

treatment plan that is designed to meet the mental health, educational, vocational,

residential, financial, social and other needs of the consumer.

and updated diagnostic assessments and all other assessments are current and DO

NOT expire

supports the services 24 hours a day and seven days per week, as necessary

month, or as needed based on the treatment plans

community and limited services remain clinic-based.

as needed

and natural supports and advise team to make referrals as needed

professionals in a non‐judgmental manner

consistent with the cognitive level of the persons involved

shared purpose to assist individuals by providing quality services

conscientiousness, and timeliness.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform

physical activities, drive, stand and walk. In addition, the employee may be required to

restrain a client or physically intervene to resolve an altercation. The physical demands

described must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions

of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

By signing this job description, I am accepting this offer of employment for a community

support worker position. Further, I am attesting to my acknowledgment and understanding of

the responsibilities and duties of the clinical manager and possess the core competencies

necessary to perform my job functions