Community Support Worker - Children and Adults

Job description

JOB CATEGORY: MENTAL HEALTH / BEHAVIORAL HEALTH / COMMUNITY SUPPORT / CCSS: POSITION SUMMARY: Under supervision, this position provides Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) for adults with significant behavioral health disorders and their families AND for children or adolescents experiencing Serious Emotional/Neurobiological/Behavioral Disorders and their families, to improve quality of life and maintain the highest possible ability to function independently within the community. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: - High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required plus three years experience working with the target population; or AA degree in a human service field plus two years experience working with the target population; or a related Bachelor’s degree plus one year relevant experience working with the target population. Related college degrees include Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Special Education and Human Services. The adult target population is defined as adults with one of the following: - Severe Mental Illness (SMI); - Chronic Substance Dependence; or - Co-occurring disorder (mental illness/substance...