Community Support Specialist - Specialty Courts

Job Description

Job Description

Excitement abounds at Heritage Behavioral Health Center!

We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic located in Decatur, Illinois who is dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care to individuals in a multi-county area. We recognize that all individuals at our organization have an impact on patient care – regardless of the position they hold.

Why join us?

• We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• We are expanding our primary care, mental health and substance use services to individuals in Central Illinois and beyond and are looking for dedicated staff to meet the needs of our clientele.
• Our salaries have been updated and are competitive at both the state and national levels with wonderful benefits.
• Full-time employees receive 56 paid days off during their 1st year of employment (this includes every other Friday off PAID for your wellness needs). This increases to 61 days the 2nd year and continues to increase with tenure.
• We have expanded our employee insurance benefit offerings and made them more affordable.

At Heritage, we believe in taking care of our staff’s needs so that they can concentrate on taking care of the needs of the individuals we serve. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such!

We are pleased to present the following position for your consideration :

Overview : Community Support Specialist – Specialty Courts

This position provides intensive, recovery-oriented community-based rehabilitation and outreach services for adults with mental health and / or co-occurring disorders who have recurring involvement with the criminal justice system and are engaged in justice-involved treatment programming. Services will be delivered in the community, including homes, shelters, hospitals, police contacts, and at Heritage Behavioral Health Center, with a focus on reducing law enforcement contacts through proactive and sustained engagement.

The Community Support Specialist is responsible for assisting individuals in identifying and accessing natural supports within their community, promoting active participation in behavioral health treatment, and supporting adherence to treatment goals and objectives. This position also provides guidance and accountability to ensure individuals meet the requirements of specialty court involvement, including engagement in treatment services, compliance with court-ordered goals, and development of skills necessary for long-term recovery and stability. The Community Support Specialist serves as an active member of the Mental Health Court and Hybrid Court teams, collaborating with interdisciplinary partners to support participants’ success in navigating specialty court programming.

Core Responsibilities Include :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Education and Experience :

Five years’ experience in behavioral health,

A valid driver’s license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of automobile insurance are required.

Salary Range : $23-$26 per hour

Heritage also offers the following with this position :