Community Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

TeamBuilders is a community-based behavioral health organization with a vision to provide unconditional care to adults, children and families. TeamBuilders’ commitment also translates to its employees and their families. TeamBuilders truly promotes work-life balance and creativity. TeamBuilders encourages employees to pursue their passions, participate in educational opportunities, and enjoy the work they do. TeamBuilders offers supervision and training opportunities to all its staff. TeamBuilders also sets high expectations for achieving excellence in service to the community. The pursuit of excellence is fundamental to employee success and growth within the organization.

The Community Support Specialist (CSS) works as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team providing Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS), Behavioral Respite Care (RSP), and / or Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) services. The CSS provides direct support, advocacy, and assistance to individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges. Services are provided to eligible recipients that meet New Mexico state criteria for Severe Mental Illness (SMI), Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), and Co-occurring Disorder (COD). The CSS helps clients and families achieve wellness, independence, and stability within their community by connecting them to services, encouraging skill development, and supporting their recovery goals. This role works collaboratively with behavioral health professionals, families, and other community resources and partners.

General Responsibilities :

• Knows, follows, and upholds TeamBuilders’ philosophy, policies & procedures, and standards of

conduct.

provision of care to children with SED, adults with SMI, and individuals with COD including other

chronic health conditions.

educational professionals, corrections personnel, child welfare workers, and natural supports to

accomplish service goals and objectives.

professional helping role.

barriers. Assessments are to be completed within 72hrs of service rendering.

be completed within 72hrs of service rendering.

Reports as per Agency policy and submits documentation in a timely manner.

training sessions, as assigned.

accordance with agency and state / federal applicable standards.

Minimum Qualifications

TeamBuilders is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

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