Community Support Specialist

Brightli•Quincy, IL

1d•$20 - $23

About The Position

Are you a compassionate mental health professional driven to empower others? Join Centerstone as a Community Support Specialist and help individuals build healthier, more independent lives through personalized care and community-based support. In this role, you’ll collaborate with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based mental health services tailored to each individual’s goals. You’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven organization that values growth, innovation, and community connection. 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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide community-based mental health services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation
Collaborate with clients, families, and other stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Utilize a strengths-based approach that incorporates evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Positive Reinforcement Techniques, Trauma-Informed Strategies, CBT, and DBT
Provide behavioral interventions using methods including cognitive processing, operant conditioning, and group dynamics
Coordinate care with external providers including physicians, psychiatrists, schools, and community organizations
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services and client progress
Facilitate PSR (Psychosocial Rehabilitation) group sessions as aligned with treatment plan goals
Participate in ongoing staff development and training opportunities
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives through data collection and reporting
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with families, schools, and community supports

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 401(k) 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
Mileage Reimbursement (if applicable)
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness