Community Support Specialist (CSS)

The Community Support Specialist (CSS) or Employment Specialist is responsible for carrying out vocational, rehabilitation and support functions and assist in treatment; education, support, and consultation to families; psychoeducation; and crisis intervention. The CSS coordinates and provides services and resources to adult clients necessary to promote recovery, rehabilitation and resiliency. The CSS is accountable to and receives clinical supervision from the ACT Team Lead, Clinical Director, and Psychiatrist. The CSS works in collaboration with all staff and treatment team members. The CSS is responsible for working in partnership with clients to conduct intake, strengths-needs assessment, triage, safety planning, care coordination, in-home skills therapeutic activities, crisis intervention services, and Plan of Care development/implementation/evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications

• ● Must meet one of the following minimum education and experience requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field plus 1 year of experience working with SMI adults; or,
• Associate degree in a human services related field plus 2 years of experience working with SMI adults; or,
• ○ High School Diploma or General Education Development plus 3 years of experience working with SMI adults; or,
• Meets the minimum requirements as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) by the State of New Mexico.

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• Experience working with individuals impacted by mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders.
• Obtained a Criminal Records Clearance (local, state, and FBI).
• Maintains certifications in First Aid and CPR.
• Maintains certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
• Demonstrated skills in teaching the curriculum to consumer family members.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the service area.