Community Support Specialist

Job Summary

POSITION TITLE : Community Support Specialist

REPORTS TO : Director of Residential Services

DIRECT REPORTS : Not applicable

OUR MISSION

To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence.

POSITION SUMMARY

Community Support consists of specific activities with or on behalf of a particular client in accordance with an individual rehabilitation plan to maximize the client's adjustment and functioning within the community while achieving sobriety and sustaining recovery, maximizing the involvement of natural support systems, and promoting client independence and responsibility.

OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop recovery goals and identify needs, strengths, skills, resources and supports and teaching how to use these supports, identify barriers to recovery
• Assist in the development of treatment plans
• Assist clients in develop natural supports to achieve and maintain recovery
• Help clients restore skills and resources that were negatively impacted by substance use
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team meeting in order to identify strengths and needs related to development of the individual's rehabilitation plan including but not limited to :
• a. Employment;
• b. Education;
• c. Housing;

d. Nutrition, meal preparation, meal planning and shopping

e. Lifestyle changes and healthy lifestyle education

and actively work with clients to complete treatment goals and objectives

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

a. A combination of higher education and qualifying experience equaling four (4) year; or

b. Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree from an approved institution; or

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : From $37,000.00 per year

Benefits :

Shift availability :

Ability to Commute :

Ability to Relocate :

Work Location : In person

Catholic Charities of St. Louis does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Catholic Charities of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure / certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Our Mission

To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis will be a premier leader in community renewal and a visible catalyst for social outreach by connecting with people, parishes, and ministries committed to a meaningful communion of care to those in need across every square mile of the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Benefits

As a part of the Catholic Charities family, you'll have the resources to care for those closest to you. Options include generous parental leave policies, flexible working arrangements, group life insurance, permanent health insurance, and dedicated support to help you find the right child care or elder care.