Community Support Specialist CSTAR

The Community Support Specialist CSTAR / ICTS provides integrated, holistic, community-based support services for the CSTAR and / or ICTS teams.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position. The schedule is Monday - Friday 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm. This position does require flexibility for hours worked.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – JOB SPECIFIC

Clinical Service Provision

• Using a motivational, stage-matched approach, provide individualized and group education services based upon strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences identified collaboratively with client / family, focused on supporting client’s movement toward recovery / resiliency goals
• Assist client in identifying strengths, needs, abilities, & preferences regarding substance abuse / mental illness and participate in development of Wellness Plan
• Provide services from a holistic perspective, incorporating coaching surrounding the Eight Dimensions of Wellness, with attention to each domain of wellness
• Support client in completion of goals identified on Wellness Plans, reviewing the WP with client as required and as needed for updating of goals and objectives as items are achieved, or as the client’s goals change
• Aid in accessing public services, including financial, housing, emergency assistance, food, etc.
• Maintain contact with clients who are hospitalized, participating in discharge planning and communicating with all involved providers in developing aftercare plans
• Provide education and skill-building in areas such as daily living skills, employment / education, symptom management, communication / relationships, budgeting, maintaining a residence, etc., with focus on movement toward independent completion of these tasks, or referral to long-term supports
• Assist clients with developing personal support systems, including, but not limited to, work with family members, legal guardians, recovery communities, etc.
• Provide individual assistance to clients in accessing needed services including accompanying clients to appointments to address medical or other health needs
• Follow up with clients regarding appointments, completion of forms, returning forms or receipts and other similar activities
• Contact consumers who have unexcused absences from the CSTAR program in order to re-engage them and promote recovery efforts
• Meet service provision expectations per client needs and company guidelines
• Complete documentation and paperwork within the required timeframe
• Collect and process urine drug screens

Integrated Health Team

Miscellaneous

WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE RISK