Community Support Specialist - Emergency Room Enhancement
Compass Health Network

Compensation: $24.54/hr; $25.81/hr (QMHP)

Due to rapid expansion in all of our clinics, we are offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus for Community Support Specialist positions; additional $500 sign-on bonus for Qualified Mental Health Professionals. We are eager to be able to continue to serve clients in our service areas and need you to make this happen!

The Community Support Specialist for the Emergency Room Enhancement program is responsible for engaging consumers into services, assisting them in accessing needed services and resources to achieve and maintain health and recovery. CHN team members enjoy a collaborative team environment, and competitive benefits, including quarterly performance incentives. This position will cover the Eastern region.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position working Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

* Provide individual assistance to consumers in accessing needed mental health and medical services
* Provide individuals assistance to consumers in accessing a variety of public services including financial and housing, including assistance on an emergency basis and directly helping to meet needs for food, shelter and clothing
* Assist consumers to access and utilize a variety of community agencies to acquire ongoing social, educational, vocational and health and housing resources
* Training, coaching and supporting in daily living skills, including housekeeping, cooking, personal grooming, accessing transportation, keeping a budget, paying bills and maintaining an independent residence
* Follow up with consumers regarding appointments, completion of forms, returning forms or receipts and other similar activities
* Assist client with transportation as clinically indicated; Driving is an essential function of this position
* Other duties as assigned

High School/GED required

Associate/Bachelor's/Master's degree in a human service-related field preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

At least four (4) years of experience OR a combination of higher education and experience required if a High School/GED is the highest education obtained

At least two (2) years of experience OR a combination of higher education and experience required if an Associate's degree is the highest education obtained
(*If the degree is an Associate's of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support from an approved institution; then no additional experience is required)

At least one (1) year of experience required if a non-human service Bachelor's degree is the highest education obtained

All experience must include working with individuals with psychiatric, substance use, and/or developmental disabilities

A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required

Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve. Our mission is "Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness."

Why join us?

We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here. Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees.

At Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization:

• Competitive benefits
• Advancement opportunities
• Professional development
• Licensure supervision
• Mentor opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarship program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Headspace Access
• Paid time off & Paid Holidays
• NHSC Loan Repayment Participant

We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look forward to meeting you!

*Signing bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.