Make a Meaningful Impact in Your Community

Position Perks & Benefits:

• 29 Days of PTO

• Pay $20.00 - $23.00

• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements

• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**

• Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees

• Company-paid basic life insurance

• Emergency Medical Leave Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care

• Health & Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Discount Program

What You'll Do

As a Community Support Specialist, you'll work directly with individuals in their homes, communities, and other natural settings to help them achieve their treatment and recovery goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing individualized, community-based behavioral health support services
• Assisting clients in developing life skills, coping strategies, and independent living skills
• Coordinating care with healthcare providers, schools, community agencies, and support systems
• Supporting clients through a strengths-based, person-centered approach
• Utilizing evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, CBT, and DBT techniques
• Facilitating Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) groups and skill-building activities
• Advocating for client needs and connecting individuals with community resources
• Maintaining timely and accurate documentation of services provided
• Participating in ongoing professional development and team collaboration

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:​

• A bachelor's degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, education, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or a related human service field;
  OR...

• A high school diploma / GED and 5 years supervised clinical experience in mental health or human services.

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to problem-solve and think critically

• Self-motivated and organized

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

• Ability to navigate and coordinate community-based resources

• Proficiency in written communication, with the ability to complete documentation accurately and within prescribed timeframes.

New to Quincy?

In partnership with the Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF), we’re pleased to introduce the Quincy Concierge Program for newcomers and returnees to the Quincy and Adams County area. This program helps new residents connect with locals, discover community resources, enjoy community tours, and participate in quarterly events. To learn more, visit www.Quincyscalling.com.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.