Community Support Specialist-Adult

Job summary
Hopewell Center currently has an opportunity available for a Community Support Specialist (CSS) in our Adult Services Department.This position is responsible for providing activities and interactions that enable an individual at clear risk of hospitalization, or who was discharged from inpatient treatment to maintain an adjustment to living in the community.The CSS is also responsible for evaluation of client's status including personal strengths, areas of concern and needs.
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Provide activities and interactions to help individuals maintain adjustment to living in the community• Evaluate client's status and needs• Participate in assessment and development of person-centered plan• Monitor client's progress towards goal attainment• Provide assistance and act as a 24-hour resource when necessary• Train clients in living skills, social skills, and pro-social activities• Transport clients to appointments and make house visits• Maintain client records and uphold standards and guidelines
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in a human services field or any four-year degree with two years of qualifying experience• Qualifying experience working with individuals with mental illness, substance abuse, or developmental disabilities• Experience providing one-on-one or group services for individuals with psychiatric, developmental, or substance abuse issues• Experience supporting efforts to find and maintain employment for individuals and/or function in families, school, and communities• Must have valid driver's license, dependable transportation, clean driver's record, and personal vehicle insurance